1. Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
2. “The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the Pharisees teach with Moses’ authority.
3. So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don’t follow their example, because they don’t practice what they preach.
4. They make loads that are hard to carry and lay them on the shoulders of the people. However, they are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
5. “They do everything to attract people’s attention. They make their headbands large and the tassels on their shawls long.
6. They love the place of honor at dinners and the front seats in synagogues.