Matthew 23:5
King James Version (KJV)
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
In context
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.
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.
Matthew 23:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
- WEB World English Bible
- But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'And all their works they do to be seen by men, and they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders [of their garments],
- WBS Webster Bible
- But all their works they do to be seen by men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,