Matthew 23:3

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Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Therefore do and observe all things, whatsoever they might tell you. But do not do according to their works, for they speak and do not do.

Latin

Omnia ergo quæcumque dixerint vobis, servate, et facite: secundum opera vero eorum nolite facere: dicunt enim, et non faciunt.

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English

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

Notes

Matthew 23:3

practice and obey: This was not a full confirmation of everything the Pharisees taught (see Matthew 15:1–20; 16:5–12; 23:13–39). It might refer only to teachings that agreed with the law of Moses, or it could be bitter irony or sarcasm. Jesus might also have advised conforming to the Pharisees’ teachings to avoid causing offense (17:24–27).

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