Matthew 23:2
“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
In Context
1Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
Cross References
Mark 12:38Jesus also said to them in his teaching, “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes and to receive 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 →