Matthew 23:2

saying, “The Torah-Teachers and the Pharisees [Separated] sat on Moses [Drawn out]’ seat.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

1+ 23:1 (1-5) MP: At the time of Messiah’s coming, Israel will have unfit leaders. (Zech 11:4-6) + 23:1 (1-5) MP: The unbelief of Israel’s leaders will force the Messiah to reject them. (Zech 11:8a) Then Yeshua [Salvation] spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

3All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.

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Cross References

Mark 12:38In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the Torah-Teachers, who like to walk in long robes, and to get 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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