KJV ORIGINAL
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everything they do is just for show — to get people's attention and approval. They make their prayer boxes extra big and obvious, and wear religious symbols that are way too flashy, all so everyone will notice how 'holy' they are.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When your faith is all about the performance, you're missing the whole point.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an anonymous author, traditionally Matthew, for a community of Jewish Christians likely in Syria during the late first century CE. The Gospel aimed to present Jesus as the Messiah and provide ethical guidance, including a critique of religious leaders who emphasized outward displays of piety over genuine devotion.
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