Matthew 23:5 nasb — "But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of thei…

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""But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments."

— Matthew 23:5, NASB

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Matthew 23 — Context

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saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;

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therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.

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"They tie up heavy burdens and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger.

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"But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.

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"They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,

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and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called Rabbi by men.

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"But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:5 say?
Matthew 23:5 in the NASB reads: “"But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.”
Where is Matthew 23:5 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 5.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:5.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:5 in?
Matthew 23:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 23:5?
Matthew 23:5 reads (NASB): “"But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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