Matthew 23:2-4

Expanded Bible

² “The ·teachers of the law [scribes] and the Pharisees ·have the authority to interpret what the law of Moses says [^Lsit in Moses’ seat/chair]. ³ So you should ·obey [do; practice] and ·follow [keep; observe] whatever they tell you, but ·their lives are not good examples for you to follow [^Ldo not follow their actions]. ·They tell you to do things, but they themselves don’t do them [^LFor they say but do not do]. ⁴ They ·make strict rules [^Ltie up heavy loads/burdens that are hard to carry] and ·try to force people to obey them [^Lput them on people’s shoulders], but they are unwilling to ·help those who struggle under the weight of their rules [lift a finger to move them; ^Lmove them with their finger].