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Matthew 23:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Matthew 23:1 ESV

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples

Matthew 23:2 ESV

“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat

Matthew 23:3 ESV

so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice.

Matthew 23:4 ESV

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

Matthew 23:5 ESV

They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long

Matthew 23:6 ESV

and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues

Matthew 23:7 ESV

and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others.

Matthew 23:8 ESV

But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 23:9 ESV

And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:10 ESV

Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.

Matthew 23:11 ESV

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

Matthew 23:12 ESV

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.