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Matthew 23:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 23:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 They do everything[a] to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries[b](A) and lengthen their tassels.[c](B) 6 They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues,(C) 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.
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- Matthew 23:5 Lit do all their works
- Matthew 23:5 Small leather boxes containing OT texts, worn by Jews on their arms and foreheads
- Matthew 23:5 Other mss add on their robes
Matthew 23:5-7
New International Version
Matthew 23:5-7
New International Version
5 “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; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(D) 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(E)
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- Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm
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