Matthew 23:5

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

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:5

BSB

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

AKJV

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

CPDV

Truly, they do all their works so that they may be seen by men. For they enlarge their phylacteries and glorify their hems.

ERV

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

NHEB

But all their works they do to be seen by others. They make their tefillin broad and enlarge the fringe of their garments,

SMT

And all their works do they, to be seen by men: and make broad their preservatives, and enlarge the border of their garments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:5

ButG1161Conjunction allG3956Adjective theirG846 worksG2041Noun NeutertheydoG4160Verb forG4314PrepositiontobeseenG2300VerbofmenG444Noun MasculinetheymakebroadG4115Verb theirG846 phylacteriesG5440Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction enlargeG3170VerbthebordersG2899Noun NeuteroftheirG846 garmentsG2440Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 23:5

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

Overview of Matthew 23:5

Summary

Religious leaders perform rituals for public approval

Event

Criticizing external display

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD