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.
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The verse 4 is found in chapter 23 of Matthew. Jesus distinguishes between the teaching and practice of the scribes and Pharisees. Teaching authority does not justify hypocrisy, and true greatness within the community is expressed through service and humility.
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Sie binden aber schwere und unerträgliche Bürden und legen sie den Menschen auf den Hals; aber sie selbst wollen dieselben nicht mit einem Finger regen.
Porque atan cargas pesadas y difíciles de llevar, y las ponen sobre los hombros de los hombres; mas ni aun con su dedo las quieren mover.
Ils lient des fardeaux pesants, et les mettent sur les épaules des hommes, mais ils ne veulent pas les remuer du doigt.
Perciocchè legano pesi gravi ed importabili, e li mettono sopra le spalle degli uomini; ma essi non li vogliono pur muovere col dito.
Pois atam fardos pesados e difíceis de suportar, e os põem aos ombros dos homens; eles, porém, nem com o dedo querem movê-los;
他們把難挑的 重擔捆起來,擱在人的肩上,但自己一個指頭也不肯動。
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