(A)They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. (B)They do all their deeds (C)to be seen by others. For they make (D)their phylacteries broad and (E)their fringes long, and they (F)love the place of honor at feasts and (G)the best seats in the synagogues and (H)greetings in (I)the marketplaces and being called (J)rabbi[b] by others. (K)But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are (L)all brothers.[c] (M)And call no man your father on earth, for (N)you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, (O)the Christ. 11 (P)The greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 (Q)Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:4 Some manuscripts omit hard to bear
  2. Matthew 23:7 Rabbi means my teacher, or my master; also verse 8
  3. Matthew 23:8 Or brothers and sisters

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $22.49
Save: $12.50 (36%)
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather
Retail: $114.99
Our Price: $54.99
Save: $60.00 (52%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $24.00 (60%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather with Thumb Index
ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather with Thumb Index
Retail: $124.99
Our Price: $64.99
Save: $60.00 (48%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $15.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $6.00 (38%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars