Matthew 23:2
The scribes and pharisees sit in the seat of Moses:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
In Context
1Then spake Jesus to the people and to his disciples, saying,
Cross References
Mark 12:38And He said unto them as He was teaching them, Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes, and salutations in public-places,
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 →