New Testament · VERSE 5

Matthew 23:5

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

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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 23:4

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.

Matthew 23:5SELECTED VERSE

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,

Matthew 23:7

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

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