New Testament · VERSE 4

Matthew 23:4

King James Version

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.

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Matthew 23:4 in context

Matthew 23:2

Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

Matthew 23:3

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

Matthew 23:4SELECTED VERSE

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.

Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

Matthew 23:6

And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

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