as the hypocrites are] See on v. 2. they love to pray standing in the synagogues] They affect it, chap. 23. 6, 7. and use it. and in the corners of the streets] They cared not for private prayer, but affected to pray alone, in open places, at the corners, where divers ways met; and in a diffrent gesture from the rest (standing, when others were walking) that most men might observe them. they have their reward] See on v. 2.