Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 23:5
all: Matthew 6:1-Nehemiah :, 2 Kings 10:16, Luke 16:15, Luke 20:47, Luke 21:1, John 5:44, John 7:18, John 12:43, Philippians 1:15, Philippians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:4 they make: Deuteronomy 6:8, Proverbs 3:3, Proverbs 6:21-Isaiah : the borders: Matthew 9:20, Numbers 15:38, Numbers 15:39, Deuteronomy 22:12 Reciprocal: Exodus 13:9 - a sign Exodus 13:16 - frontlets Leviticus 13:32 - yellow hair Deuteronomy 11:18 - a sign Ecclesiastes 7:16 - Be not Isaiah 1:12 - When Isaiah 57:12 - General... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 23:5
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, Ver. 5. To be seen of men ] Theatrically, thrasonically, and for ostentation, as stage players, or painted faces. See Trapp on " Mat 6:2 " See Trapp on " Mat 6:5 " Saints more seek to be good than seem to be so. They make broad their phylacteries ] That is, conservatories, so called. 1. Because by the use of them the law was kept in remembrance. 2. Because... read more