They do everything[a] to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries[b](A) and lengthen their tassels.[c](B) They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues,(C) greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:5 Lit do all their works
  2. Matthew 23:5 Small leather boxes containing OT texts, worn by Jews on their arms and foreheads
  3. Matthew 23:5 Other mss add on their robes

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