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Matthew 23:3

World English Bible

All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.

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Matthew 23:3 in other translations

all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.

Matthew 23:3 · American Standard Version

Matthew 23:3 in context

  1. 1Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,
  2. 2saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses’ seat.
  3. 3All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.
  4. 4For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
  5. 5But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,