King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 23:4
“‹For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay› [them] ‹on men's shoulders; but they› [themselves] ‹will not move them with one of their fingers.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 23
2
Saying, ‹The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:›
3
‹All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe,› [that] ‹observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.›
4
‹For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay› [them] ‹on men's shoulders; but they› [themselves] ‹will not move them with one of their fingers.›
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,›
6
‹And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,›
About Matthew
Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.
Explore all chapters of Matthew →