Matthew 23:1-7 ▼

1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and His disciples,

2 saying, The scribes and Pharisees sat upon the seat of Moses;

3 therefore do and keep all things so many as they may speak to you, but do not according to their works; for they say, and do not.

4 But they bind heavy burdens, and place them on the shoulders of the people; and they themselves are not willing to touch them with their finger.

5 And they do all their works to be seen by the people: for they broaden their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

6 and they love the first couch at the suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,

7 and salutations in the forums, and to be called by the people, "Doctor."