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

² saying, “The experts in the Law of Moses and the Pharisees teach by the authority of Moses.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² The scribes and Pharisees sit on Moses' seat [of authority].

American Standard Version (1901)

² saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat:

Common English Bible

² “The legal experts and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have sat down in the chair of Moses.

Matthew 23:2 Cross References

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.

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

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.