Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses.
New American Standard Bible
saying:
King James Version
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"The scribes and the Pharisees administer the authority of Moses,
A Conservative Version
The scholars and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.
American Standard Version
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat:
Amplified
saying:
An Understandable Version
saying, "The experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees teach by the authority of Moses.
Anderson New Testament
saying: The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses seat:
Bible in Basic English
The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;
Common New Testament
"The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
Daniel Mace New Testament
said, the Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses's chair.
Darby Translation
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees have set themselves down in Moses' seat:
Godbey New Testament
saying, The scribes and Pharisees sat upon the seat of Moses;
Goodspeed New Testament
"The scribes and Pharisees have taken Moses' seat.
John Wesley New Testament
All things therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, observe and do;
Julia Smith Translation
Saying, Upon Moses' seat sat the scribes and Pharisees.
King James 2000
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
Modern King James verseion
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat,
Moffatt New Testament
"The scribes and Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses;
Montgomery New Testament
"The Scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses' seat;
NET Bible
"The experts in the law and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.
New Heart English Bible
saying, "Upon the seat of Moses the Pharisees and scribes sit.
Noyes New Testament
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in the seat of Moses.
Sawyer New Testament
saying, The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
The Emphasized Bible
saying - Upon Moses' seat, have sat down, the Scribes and the Pharisees:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
saying, The scribes and Pharisees are seated on the chair of Moses;
Twentieth Century New Testament
"The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees now occupy the chair of Moses.
Webster
Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses's seat.
Weymouth New Testament
"The Scribes," He said, "and the Pharisees sit in the chair of Moses.
Williams New Testament
"The scribes and Pharisees have taken Moses' seat as teachers.
World English Bible
saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses' seat.
Worrell New Testament
saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.
Worsley New Testament
The scribes and pharisees sit in the seat of Moses:
Youngs Literal Translation
saying, 'On the seat of Moses sat down the scribes and the Pharisees;
Themes
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
the Law of moses » The scribes were learned in, and expounded
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Sat in moses' seat
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In following a bad example
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 23:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Seven Woes Pronounced On The Scribes And Pharisees
1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses. 3 Therefore do and observe everything that they tell you, but do not do as {they do}, for they tell [others to do something] and do not do [it themselves].
Cross References
Ezra 7:6
this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the law of Moses, which Yahweh the God of Israel gave. The king granted him all his requests, for the hand of Yahweh was upon him.
Ezra 7:25
"You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges who can judge all of the people [in the province] Beyond the River who know the laws of your God. And you will teach those who do not know.
Mark 12:38
And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like walking around in long robes and greetings in the marketplaces
Luke 20:46
"Beware of the scribes, who like walking around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets,
Nehemiah 8:4-8
Then Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden podium that had been made for the occasion. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right. On his left [was] Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
Malachi 2:7
For the lips of [the] priest should guard knowledge, and they should seek instruction from his mouth, for he [is] the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.