King James 2000

Matthew 23:1-6 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

1. Then spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

2. Saying,

3. All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not according to 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.

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

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