Matthew 23:3

James Moffatt - New Testament

so do whatever they tell you, obey them, but do not do as they do. They talk but they do not act.

Cross References

2 Timothy 3:5

for though they keep up a form of religion, they will have nothing to do with it as a force. Avoid all such.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, and useless for good work of any kind.

Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles answered, "One must obey God rather than men.

Romans 13:1

Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.

Matthew 21:30

The man went to the second and said the same to him; he replied, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and did go.

Matthew 23:2

"The scribes and Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses;

Matthew 23:4

They make up heavy loads and lay them on men's shoulders, but they will not stir a finger to remove them.