Matthew 23:5 net — They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.

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"They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long."

— Matthew 23:5, NET Bible

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Matthew 23 — Context

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“The experts in the law and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.

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Therefore pay attention to what they tell you and do it. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they teach.

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They tie up heavy loads, hard to carry, and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing even to lift a finger to move them.

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They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.

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They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues

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and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, and to have people call them‘Rabbi.’

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But you are not to be called‘Rabbi,’ for you have one 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 NET Bible reads: “They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.”
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 (NET): “They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.” 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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