Matthew 23:3

First Nations Version

so listen when they speak the truth and do what they say but do not walk in their ways. They fail to do the things they demand of others

Cross References

2 Timothy 3:5

Stay clear of people like this, for they make a big show of being spiritual but deny its true power.

Titus 1:16

They represent themselves as those who know the Great Spirit, but the path they walk proves they do not. They show themselves to be disgusting, rebellious, and worthless for any kind of good deed.

Acts 5:29

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and the other message bearers answered back, “We must obey the Great Spirit instead of weak human beings.

Romans 13:1

The Great Spirit is over all powers and authorities that rule the lands. Since he is the one who created them to serve his purposes by providing protection and order for all, then each person should follow the laws that have been set in place.

Matthew 21:30

“Then the man went to his other son and asked him the same. He told his father, ‘Yes, I will,’ but never went.”

Matthew 23:4

and tie heavy spiritual burdens on their backs, too much for them to carry, but will not lift even one finger to help them.