Matt.23.4

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Matt.23.4

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Matt.23.4

"Instead of giving you God's Law as food and drink by which you can banquet on God, they package it in bundles of rules, loading you down like pack animals. They seem to take pleasure in watching you stagger under these loads, and wouldn't think of lifting a finger to help.

Matt.23.4

They tie up heavy loads and put them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

Matt.23.4

For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Matt.23.4

They crush you with impossible religious demands and never lift a finger to help ease the burden.