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But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,
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Commentators explain that "phylacteries" were small leather boxes with scripture scrolls inside, worn on the arm or forehead. The "borders" were fringes or tassels on garments. Both were based on Old Testament commands meant to serve as constant reminders of God's law. The problem was not the items themselves, but their misuse.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Their phylacteries. The word phylactery comes from a word signifying to keep, preserve, or guard. The name was given because phylacteries …
To be seen of men (προς το θεαθηνα τοις ανθρωποις). See 6:1 where this same idiom occurs. Ostentation regulates the conduct of the…
19th Century
Anglican
To be seen of men — With clear insight into the root evil of Pharisaism and all related forms of religious life, our Lord identifi…
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Baptist
This was the fatal flaw in their character: But all their works they do for to be seen of men. So long as they stood well in the sight of …
Jesus now illustrates some of the leaders’ practices not to be copied (v.3b). He accuses them of being time-servers and applause-seekers (6:1–18). …
16th Century
Protestant
And all their works they do that they may be seen by men. He had recently said that the scribes live very differently from what t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But all their works they do to be seen of men All their prayers, alms deeds, and fastings, were all done in a public…
The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge …
13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was shown how the Pharisees and the Scribes were provoked by Christ’s glory, and also by His wisdom, by which He had crushed them; now, ho…
