Matthew 23:2
23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
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saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses’ seat.
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
What does Matthew 23:2 mean?
Matthew 23:2 is a verse in the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include λέγω (lego), γραμματεύς (grammateus), καί (kai). It connects to 4 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. pulpit: Heb. tower of wood
Malachi 2:7For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Mark 12:38And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Luke 20:46Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Matthew 23:2.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Acts 6:14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. customs: or, rites
Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
Luke 5:30But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Mark 2:16And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
Mark 7:1Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
Mark 7:5Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
Matthew 1:11And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: Josias: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias
Frequently asked questions
What does Matthew 23:2 say?
Matthew 23:2 (King James Version) reads: "Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:"
Is Matthew 23:2 in the Old or New Testament?
Matthew 23:2 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Matthew.
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