Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

Cross-reference

Matthew 23:28 directly states the same hypocrisy — outward righteousness hiding inward sin, reinforcing the critique of showy religion.

In Matthew 6:1-16, Jesus warns against practicing righteousness for public recognition — the same hypocrisy condemned in Pharisees' wide phylacteries.

Matthew 5:16 commands good deeds to be seen for God's glory — a direct contrast to the Pharisees' self-glorifying display here.

Matthew 9:20 mentions the same garment fringe (tassel) that Pharisees enlarge—but the woman touches it in faith.

Philippians 2:3 forbids selfish ambition—the opposite of the Pharisees' self-display condemned here.

John 12:43 Parallel

John 12:43 names loving praise from men over praise from God—the exact charge against the Pharisees here.

John 7:18 Parallel

John 7:18 distinguishes self-glory from seeking God's glory—the Pharisees' works-for-show are self-glory.

John 5:44 Parallel

In John 5:44, Jesus links belief to seeking honor from God rather than men—directly mirroring the Pharisees' motive here.

Luke 20:47 Parallel

In Luke 20:47, Jesus condemns scribes making lengthy prayers for show — same hypocrisy as Pharisees making phylacteries wide for appearance.

Luke 16:15 Parallel

In Luke 16:15, Jesus says Pharisees justify themselves before men but God knows hearts — directly echoing the public display of piety here.

Deuteronomy 22:12 commands tassels on four corners, the same practice Jesus accuses the Pharisees of exaggerating for attention.

Deuteronomy 6:8 commands binding God's words on hand and forehead—the very practice the Pharisees make broad for show.

Numbers 15:39 reveals the tassels' purpose: to remember God's commands—contrasting with Pharisees' display for human praise.

Numbers 15:38 gives the command for tassels on garments—the very practice Jesus says Pharisees enlarge to be seen.

Isaiah 1:12 Parallel

Isaiah 1:12 condemns empty ritualism—echoing Jesus' critique of Pharisees' performative religious acts like enlarging phylacteries.

Deuteronomy 11:18 again commands binding God's words as a sign on hand and frontlets—the phylactery practice Jesus references.

Luke 20:46 Parallel

Luke 20:46 warns against scribes who love public honor — a direct parallel to the Pharisees' desire to be seen in their deeds.

Exodus 13:16 reinforces the command for frontlets between eyes, the phylactery practice Jesus critiques for being ostentatious.

Galatians 6:12 describes those who make a good showing in the flesh — directly parallel to Pharisees doing deeds to be seen by others.

Exodus 13:9 Allusion

Exodus 13:9 provides the basis for phylacteries as a sign on hand and memorial—the item Jesus says Pharisees make broad.

Proverbs 6:21-23 speaks of binding commands on the heart—contrasting the Pharisees' showy outward obedience.

Proverbs 3:3 urges binding mercy and truth around the neck—internal virtue vs. the Pharisees' external display.

1 Corinthians 13:3 notes that sacrificial acts without love gain nothing — a parallel critique of external actions lacking inward sincerity.