Matthew 23:1-12 ▼

1 Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples,

2 saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat:

3 all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.

4 Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.

5 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,

6 and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

7 and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

9 And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.

11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.