Matthew 23:2

saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

In Context

1Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,

3Therefore whatever they may say to you to observe, observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.

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Cross References

Mark 12:38Then He said to them in His teaching, “Take heed of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and like greetings in the marketplaces,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13

The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 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. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →

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