Matthew 23:2
‘The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees now occupy the chair of Moses.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
In Context
1Then Jesus, speaking to the crowds and to his disciples, said,
3Therefore practice and lay to heart everything that they preach but do not practice.
Cross References
Mark 12:38In the course of his teaching, Jesus said, ‘See that you are on your guard against the teachers of the Law, who delight to walk about in long robes, and to be greeted in the streets with respect,
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 →