Matthew 23:6 asv — and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

American Standard Version

"and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, "

— Matthew 23:6, American Standard Version

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Matthew 23 — Context

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all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.

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Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.

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But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

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and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

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and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

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But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

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And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, even he who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:6 say?
Matthew 23:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, ”
Where is Matthew 23:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 6.
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 23:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:6 in?
Matthew 23:6 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 23:6?
Matthew 23:6 reads (ASV): “and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, ” 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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