Matthew 23:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.

Cross References

2 Timothy 3:5

as they make a pretense of religion but deny its power. Reject them.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny him. They are vile and disobedient and unqualified for any good deed.

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men.

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God.

Matthew 21:30

The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.

2 Chronicles 30:12

In Judah, however, the hand of God brought it about that the people were of one heart to carry out the command of the king and the princes by the word of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 5:27

You go closer and listen to all that the Lord, our God, will say, and then tell us what the Lord, our God, tells you; we will listen and obey.”

Deuteronomy 4:5

See, I am teaching you the statutes and ordinances as the Lord, my God, has commanded me, that you may observe them in the land you are entering to possess.

Exodus 18:23

If you do this, and God so commands you, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people, too, will go home content.”

Matthew 23:2

saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.

Matthew 23:4

They tie up heavy burdens [hard to carry] and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.