Matthew 23:3

NETBible

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. 1 

NIV ©

So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practise what they preach.

NASB ©

therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.

NLT ©

So practice and obey whatever they say to you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach.

MSG ©

You won't go wrong in following their teachings on Moses. But be careful about following them. They talk a good line, but they don't live it. They don't take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It's all spit-and-polish veneer.

BBE ©

All things, then, which they give you orders to do, these do and keep: but do not take their works as your example, for they say and do not.

NRSV ©

therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach.

NKJV ©

"Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.

KJV
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NASB ©
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and observe
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NET [draft] ITL
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PREP
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NETBible

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. 1 

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “for they say and do not do.”