Matthew 23:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

saying, “The experts in the Law of Moses and the Pharisees teach by the authority of Moses.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The scribes and Pharisees sit on Moses' seat [of authority].

American Standard Version (1901)

saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat:

Common English Bible

“The legal experts and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.

Catholic Public Domain Version

saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have sat down in the chair of Moses.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Saying: The scribes and the Pharisees have sitten on the chair of Moses.

Matthew 23:2 Cross References

Matthew 23:3

Therefore, observe and practice everything they urge upon you, but do not follow their example [of living] because they say [the right things] but do not do them.

Mark 12:38

In His teaching Jesus said, “Look out for the experts in the Law of Moses, who like to walk around in long [flowing] robes and to receive special greetings at the open shopping markets

Luke 20:46

“Look out for the experts in the Law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables.