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Matthew 23:4

World English Bible

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.

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Matthew 23:4 in other translations

Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.

Matthew 23:4 · American Standard Version

Matthew 23:4 in context

  1. 2saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses’ seat.
  2. 3All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.
  3. 4For 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.
  4. 5But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,
  5. 6and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,