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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 23, Verse 1

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And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask him any more [questions].
King James Version
Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
American Standard Version
Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples,
New English Translation
Therefore pay attention to what they tell you and do it. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they teach.
World English Bible
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,
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Saying, ‹The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:›
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‹All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe,› [that] ‹observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.›
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‹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.›
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‹But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,›
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‹And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,›
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‹And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.›
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‹But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master,› [even] ‹Christ; and all ye are brethren.›
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‹And call no› [man] ‹your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.›
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‹Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master,› [even] ‹Christ.›
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‹But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.›