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Matthew 23:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them. "

Matthew 23:4

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2 saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.

3 All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.

4 For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.

5 But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,

6 and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

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Matthew 23:1

"Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,"

Matthew 23:2

"saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat."

Matthew 23:3

"All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do."

Matthew 23:5

"But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,"

Matthew 23:6

"and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,"

Matthew 23:7

"the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men."

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