Matthew 23:3

The English Standar Version

so practice and observe whatever they tell you -- but not what they do. For they preach, but do not practice.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 30:12

The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD.

Exodus 18:23

If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace."

Matthew 21:30

And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go.

Matthew 23:2

"The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat,

Matthew 23:4

They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[1] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger.

Acts 5:29

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

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

Deuteronomy 4:5

See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.

Deuteronomy 5:27

Go near and hear all that the LORD our God will say and speak to us all that the LORD our God will speak to you, and we will hear and do it.'

2 Timothy 3:5

having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.