Matthew 23:1-12
The Scribes and Pharisees Denounced
23aThen Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2saying: “aThe scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3therefore all that they tell you, do and keep, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them. 4“aAnd they tie up heavy burdens and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger. 5“But they do all their deeds ato be noticed by men; for they bbroaden their 1phylacteries and lengthen cthe tassels of their garments. 6“And they alove the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, 7and respectful greetings in the marketplaces, and being called aRabbi by men. 8“But ado not be called bRabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9“And do not call anyone on earth your father; for aOne is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10“Do not be called instructors; for One is your Instructor, that is, Christ. 11“aBut the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12“aAnd whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.