Matthew 23:3

Other Translations for Matthew 23:3

BSB

So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

AKJV

All therefore whatever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not you after their works: for they say, and do not.

CPDV

Therefore, all things whatsoever that they shall say to you, observe and do. Yet truly, do not choose to act according to their works. For they say, but they do not do.

ERV

all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.

NHEB

All which they will say unto you, observe and do; but their works do not do, because they say, and do not do.

SMT

Therefore all whatever they say to you to keep, keep and do; and according to their works do not, for they say and do not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:3

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Commentary for Matthew 23:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 23:3

Summary

Follow their correct teachings but not their hypocritical behavior

Event

Calling out inconsistency

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Other Translations for Matthew 23:3

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:3

Commentary for Matthew 23:3