Matthew 23:5 - Revised Version 18855 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, See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 They do all their works to be seen of men; for they make wide their phylacteries (small cases enclosing certain Scripture passages, worn during prayer on the left arm and forehead) and make long their fringes [worn by all male Israelites, according to the command]. [Exod. 13:9; Num. 15:38; Deut. 6:8.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, See the chapterCommon English Bible5 Everything they do, they do to be noticed by others. They make extra-wide prayer bands for their arms and long tassels for their clothes. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 Truly, they do all their works so that they may be seen by men. For they enlarge their phylacteries and glorify their hems. See the chapter |