Matthew 23:3-7
King James Version
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
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Matthew 23:3-7
New King James Version
3 Therefore whatever they tell you [a]to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for (A)they say, and do not do. 4 (B)For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do to (C)be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 (D)They love the [b]best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’
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- Matthew 23:3 NU omits to observe
- Matthew 23:6 Or place of honor
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