Matthew 23:3

God's Word

So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don’t follow their example, because they don’t practice what they preach.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 30:12

Also, God guided the people of Judah so that they united to carry out the command which the king and the leaders gave from the Lord’s word.

Exodus 18:23

If God commands you, and you do this, you will be able to continue your work, and all these people will have their disagreements settled so that they can go home.”

Matthew 21:30

“The father went to the other son and told him the same thing. He replied, ‘I will, sir,’ but he didn’t go.

Matthew 23:2

“The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the Pharisees teach with Moses’ authority.

Matthew 23:4

They make loads that are hard to carry and lay them on the shoulders of the people. However, they are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than people.

Romans 13:1

Every person should obey the government in power. No government would exist if it hadn’t been established by God. The governments which exist have been put in place by God.

Deuteronomy 4:5

I have taught you laws and rules as the Lord my God commanded me. You must obey them when you’ve entered the land and taken possession of it.

Deuteronomy 5:27

⌞Moses,⌟ go and listen to everything that the Lord our God says. Then tell us whatever the Lord our God tells you. We’ll listen and obey.”

2 Timothy 3:5

They will appear to have a godly life, but they will not let its power change them. Stay away from such people.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good.