Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do for to be seen of men—Whatever good they do, or zeal they show, has but one motive—human applause.
they make broad their phylacteries—strips of parchment with Scripture—texts on them, worn on the forehead, arm, and side, in time of prayer.
and enlarge the borders of their garments—fringes of their upper garments (Numbers 15:37-40).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Matthew 23:5:
Numbers 15:38
Mark 12:38
Luke 20:46-47
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