Matthew 23:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:16

and said, “Come with me and see how faithful I am to the LORD.” They rode together in Jehu's chariot

Exodus 13:9

This celebration will be like wearing a sign on your hand or on your forehead, because then you will pass on to others the teaching of the LORD, whose mighty power brought you out of Egypt.

Proverbs 3:3

Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace, and write them in your mind.

Leviticus 13:32

By that time, if the itch hasn't spread, if the hairs seem healthy, and if the itch is only skin deep,

Matthew 9:20

A woman who had been bleeding for twelve years came up behind Jesus and barely touched his clothes.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

Luke 20:47

But they cheat widows out of their homes and then pray long prayers just to show off. These teachers will be punished most of all.

John 12:43

And besides, the leaders liked praise from others more than they liked praise from God.

John 5:44

How could you possibly believe? You like to have your friends praise you, and you don't care about praise that the only God can give!

John 7:18

If I wanted to bring honour to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honour the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

Deuteronomy 11:18

Memorize these laws and think about them. Write down copies and tie them to your wrists and your foreheads to help you obey them.

Deuteronomy 22:12

And when you make a coat, sew a tassel on each of the four corners.

Deuteronomy 6:8

Write down copies and tie them to your wrists and foreheads to help you obey them.

Philippians 1:15

Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

He will boast and oppose everything that is holy or sacred. He will even sit in God's temple and claim to be God.