Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 23:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 23:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 23 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 23:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 23:4
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—the verb desmeuousin (δεσμεύουσιν, they bind) describes tying up loads, while phortia barea kai dysbastakta (φορτία βαρέα καὶ δυσβάστακτα, burdens heavy and hard-to-carry) emphasizes crushing weight. This imagery contrasts sharply with Jesus's invitation: My yoke is easy and My burden is light (Matthew 11:30).The Pharisees' legalism multiplied regulations without offering grace for failure. They demanded perfection in minutiae (tithing herbs, M...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 23:4
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“Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves won't even lift one finger to help carry those burdens.,And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.,,,,,,,,”
“that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?”
“but they desire to have you circumcised”
“to the rest who are in Thyatira”
“and to us”