World English Bible

Matthew 23:3

“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.”

Verse in context — Matthew 23

Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses' seat.

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.

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.

But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.