Matthew 23:4

New Messianic Version Bible

“They demand and set forth great burdens which the shoulders of men are not able to bear; but they themselves, even with their finger, are unwilling to move”.

Cross References

Luke 11:46

And he said, Woe unto you also, [you2f] lawyers! for you2f burden (to load) men with burdens grievous to be borne, and you2f yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Acts 15:10

Now therefore why tempt you2f God-The Father, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Galatians 6:13

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Matthew 23:23

“Woe to them, Torah-teachers (Scribes) and P’rushim (Pharisee [separatist]s) [separatists], who tithe mint, dill and pomegranate, but who commit robbery and leave undone that which is weightier, that is, the judgments of the Torah which are: kindness, tand faithfulness. These are commands worthy of doing; one should not forget them”.

Revelation 2:24

But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira [odour of affliction], as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan [the adversary], as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.

Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit [Ruach HaKodesh], and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Isaiah 46:1

Bel [lord] bows down, Nevo [Prophet] stoops, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages [were] heavy laden; [they are] a burden to the weary [beast].

Matthew 23:3

“Now all which he says to you keep and do; but according to their ordinances and deeds do not do, because they say and do not”.

1 John 5:3

For this is the love of God-The Father, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.