They do everything[a] to be seen by others: They enlarge their phylacteries(A) and lengthen their tassels.[b](B) They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues,(C) greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.

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Footnotes

  1. 23:5 Lit do all their works
  2. 23:5 Other mss add on their robes

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