Matthew 23:2

saying, The scribes and Pharisees sat upon the seat of Moses;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and His disciples,

3therefore do and keep all things so many as they may speak to you, but do not according to their works; for they say, and do not.

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Cross References

Mark 12:38And He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums,

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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