Matthew 23:1-10 ▼

1 Then Jesus told the crowds and his disciples,

2 |The scribes and the Pharisees administer the authority of Moses,

3 So do whatever they tell you and follow it, but stop doing what they do, because they don't do what they say.

4 They tie up burdens that are heavy and unbearable and lay them on people's shoulders, but they refuse to lift a finger to remove them.

5 |They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.

6 They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,

7 to be greeted in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by people.

8 |But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' because you have only one teacher, and all of you are brothers.

9 And don't call anyone on earth 'Father,' because you have only one Father, the one in heaven.

10 Nor are you to be called 'Teachers,' because you have only one teacher, the Messiah!