Matthew 23:4-6
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4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on the shoulders of others, but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them.(A) 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others, for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long.(B) 6 They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues(C)
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- 23.4 Other ancient authorities lack hard to bear
Matthew 23:4-6
New International Version
4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.(A)
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see:(B) They make their phylacteries[a](C) wide and the tassels on their garments(D) long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(E)
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- Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm
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