Matthew 23:3

Amplified Bible

so practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do as they do; for they preach [things],but do not practice them.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 30:12

Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them one heart to do that which the king and the officials had commanded by the word of the Lord.

Exodus 18:23

If you will do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure [the responsibility], and all these people will also go [back] to their tents in peace.”

Matthew 21:30

Then the man came to the second son and said the same thing; and he replied, ‘I will, sir’; but he did not go.

Matthew 23:2

saying: “The scribes and Pharisees have seated themselves in Moses’ chair [of authority as teachers of the Law];

Matthew 23:4

The scribes and Pharisees tie up heavy loads [that are hard to bear] and place them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger [to make them lighter].

Acts 5:29

Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15]

Deuteronomy 4:5

“Look, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the Lord my God has commanded me, so that you may do them in the land which you are entering to possess.

Deuteronomy 5:27

You, Moses, go near and listen to everything that the Lord our God says; then speak to us everything that the Lord our God speaks to you, and we will listen and do it.’

2 Timothy 3:5

holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God [to recognize and be acquainted with Him], but by their actions they deny and disown Him. They are detestable and disobedient and worthless for good work of any kind.