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They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their [a]phylacteries (tefillin) wide [to make them more conspicuous] and make their [b]tassels long.(A) They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation], and to be greeted [with respect] in the market places and public forums, and to have people call them Rabbi.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:5 Small cases containing Scripture passages, worn on the left arm and the forehead.
  2. Matthew 23:5 Tassels (tzitzit) were worn on the garments of all Jewish males, according to the Law.

“Everything they do is done for people to see:(A) They make their phylacteries[a](B) wide and the tassels on their garments(C) long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(D) they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(E)

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  1. Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm