Matthew 23:2

and said to them: The Scribes and Pharisees sit in the seat of Moses.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Then Jesus conversed with the multitude and with his disciples,

3Whatever therefore they tell you to observe, that observe and do. But according to their deeds, practise ye not: 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, who choose to walk in long robes, and love the salutation in the streets,

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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