Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Matthew 23:5
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Matthew23:5
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 (Nu 15:37-40).
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