14 Bible Verses about Scribes

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Matthew 26:3

Then the chief priests, and scribes, and elders of the people, were assembled in the hall of the high priest, called Caiaphas.

Mark 14:1

And it was the passover and feast of unleavened bread after two days. And the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him, having taken Him by stratagem.

Luke 22:2

And the chief priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him; for they feared the people.

Matthew 21:15

And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,

Luke 19:47

And He was teaching daily in the temple, and the chief priests and scribes and the first men of the people were seeking to destroy Him.

Mark 11:18

And the scribes and high priests heard Him, seeking how they might destroy Him: for they feared Him, because all the multitude were delighted with His teaching.

Matthew 23:27-28

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you are like whitened sepulchers, which are beautiful indeed externally, but within they are full of the hones of the dead people, and every impurity. So you also appear unto the people indeed righteous, but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

Matthew 23:1-7

Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and His disciples, saying, The scribes and Pharisees sat upon the seat of Moses; therefore 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.read more.
But they bind heavy burdens, and place them on the shoulders of the people; and they themselves are not willing to touch them with their finger. And they do all their works to be seen by the people: for they broaden their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, and they love the first couch at the suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the forums, and to be called by the people, "Doctor."

Mark 12:38-39

And He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers.

Luke 20:45-46

And all the people hearing, He said to His disciples, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and loving salutations in the forums, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers,

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Blindness » Instances of » Scribes

Pride » Exemplified » Scribes

Mark 12:38-39

And He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers.

Scribes » Acted as » Secretaries to kings

Scribes » Acted as » Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host

Scribes » Modern » Regarded as interpreters of scripture

Mark 12:35

And Jesus responding spoke, teaching in the temple, How do the scribes say that Christ is the son of David?

Matthew 17:10

And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first?

Scribes » Families celebrated for furnishing » Levi

Scribes » Modern » Often offended at out lord's conduct and teaching

Matthew 21:15

And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,

Mark 2:6-7

And certain ones of the scribes were sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why does He speak blasphemies? Who is able to forgive sins, except the one God?

Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians

Acts 6:12

And they excited the people and the elders and scribes, and coming upon him, seized him, and led him into the council,

Acts 4:5

And it came to pass on the morrow, the rulers and elders and scribes

Acts 4:18

And having called them, they command them, not at all to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

Scribes » Acted as » Secretaries to prophets

Scribes » Modern » Were doctors of the law

Matthew 22:35

And one of them, a theologian, tempting Him, asked Him also, saying,

Mark 12:28

And a certain one of the scribes, hearing them propounding questions, knowing that He answered them beautifully, asked Him, What is the first commandment of all?

Scribes » Modern » Active in procuring our lord's death

Matthew 26:3

Then the chief priests, and scribes, and elders of the people, were assembled in the hall of the high priest, called Caiaphas.

Luke 23:10

But the high priest and scribes stood by, accusing Him vehemently.

Scribes » Modern » Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ

Mark 1:22

And they were astonished at His teaching; for Ile was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Scribes » Modern » Esteemed wise and learned

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise man? where is the scribe? where is the investigator of this age? has not God rendered the wisdom of the world foolishness?

Scribes » Generally men of great wisdom

Scribes » Families celebrated for furnishing » Kenites

Scribes » Acted as » Notaries in courts of justice

Scribes » Acted as » Writers of public documents

Scribes » Acted as » Religious teachers

Scribes » Modern » Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence

Mark 12:38-39

And He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers.

Scribes » Modern » Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy

Matthew 23:15

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you compass the sea and the dry land to make one proselyte, and when it may be done, you make him twofold more the son of hell than yourselves.

Scribes » Illustrated of well-instructed ministers of the gospel

Matthew 13:52

And He said to them, Therefore every scribe having been discipled into the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a man who is a landlord, who bringeth out of his treasure things both new and old.

Scribes » Wore an inkhorn at their girdles

Scribes » Modern » Sat in moses' seat

Scribes » Families celebrated for furnishing » Zebulun

Scribes » Antiquity of

Scribes » Were ready writers

Scribes » Modern » Were frequently pharisees

Acts 23:9

And there was a great clamor: and certain ones of the scribes on the part of the Pharisees, rising up, continued to strive, saying, We find nothing evil in this man: but has a spirit or an angel spoken to him?

Scribes » Modern » Tempted our lord

Scribes » Often learned in the law

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Theasaurus: Scribes

Document (19 instances)
Epistle (14 instances)
Inscribe (11 instances)
Letter (103 instances)
Parchment (2 instances)
Record (146 instances)
Scribe (61 instances)
Scroll (176 instances)
Signature (4 instances)
Signed (12 instances)
Stylus (7 instances)
Writing-Table (1 instance)
Written (388 instances)
Wrote (85 instances)