Matthew 23:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} they bind{G1195}{(G5719)} heavy{G926} burdens{G5413} and{G2532} grievous to be borne{G1419}, and{G2532} lay{G2007}{(G5719)} them on{G1909} men's{G444} shoulders{G5606}; but{G1161} they themselves will{G2309}{(G5719)} not{G3756} move{G2795}{(G5658)} them{G846} with one of their{G846} fingers{G1147}.
KJV with Strongs
(4) Yet they tie up heavy burdens and lay upon men's shoulders but they won't move it with their finger.
The F.O.G
They crush people beneath impossible religious demands, piling heavy burdens on their shoulders without lifting a finger to help carry the load.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for they bind together burdens heavy and grievous to be borne, and lay upon the shoulders of men, but with their finger they will not move them.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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