Verse Comparison: Matthew 23:2
American Standard Version
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat:
Amplified® Bible
The scribes and Pharisees sit on Moses' seat [of authority].
Contemporary English Version
The Pharisees and the teachers of the Law are experts in the Law of Moses.
Darby English Version
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees have set themselves down in Moses' seat:
Good News Bible
"The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees are the authorized interpreters of Moses' Law.
International Standard Version
"The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
King James Version
Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
New American Standard Bible
saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;
New International Version
"The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
New King James Version
saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;
Young's Literal Translation
saying, `On the seat of Moses sat down the scribes and the Pharisees;