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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,
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Matthew 23:5 in other translations
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
But all their works they do to be seen by others. They make their tefillin broad and enlarge the fringe of their garments,
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In context
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,
7 the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.
8 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.
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