The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 23:5-7
Their passion for honor from men: v. 5. But all their works they do for to be seen of men; they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, v. 6. and love the uppermost rooms at feasts and the chief seats in the synagogues, v. 7. and greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. In public, where they were before the eyes of the people, the Pharisees and scribes were models of piety and virtue. Their works, all their public acts, were done... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 23:1-99
Matthew 23 THIS CHAPTER RECORDS his burning words. In a few days the multitude, influenced by these men, would be shouting for His death. Their responsibility and guilt was greatly increased by this warning the Lord gave them as to the true character of their leaders. He began by according to them the place they claimed as the exponents of the law of Moses. Therefore the people were to keep and do the law as they heard it from their lips. Yet they were to carefully avoid taking them as... read more