Matthew 23:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 23:2

Woe to the Scribes and Pharisees

1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples,

2 saying: ^a“The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.

3 Therefore whatever they tell you¹ to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for ^athey say, and do not do.

4 ^aFor they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

5 But all their works they do to ^abe seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.

6 ^aThey love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

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Definitions of words in Matthew 23:2:

A {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Moses {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Moses {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Moses {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Pharisees {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Pharisees {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Pharisees {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Scribes {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Scribes {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Seat {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Matthew 23:2:

Law In The New Testament {I.S.B.E.}

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