Matthew 23:5
“But all their workes they doe, for to be seene of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”
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Matthew 23:5 Context
3All therefore whatsoeuer they bid you obserue, that obserue and doe, but doe not ye after their workes: for they say, and doe not. 4For they binde heauie burdens, and grieuous to be borne, and lay them on mens shoulders, but they themselues will not mooue them with one of their fingers. 5But all their workes they doe, for to be seene of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6And loue the vppermost roomes at feasts, and the chiefe seats in the Synagogues, 7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
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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,
- King James Version
"But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels {of their garments.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)