Matthew 23:2-12

2 Saying , The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe , that observe and do ; but do not ye after their works: for they say , and do not.

4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.#rl

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

6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased ; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted .

Footnotes

• [a]. phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law