Matthew 23:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 23:2

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,

7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’

8 ^aBut you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your¹ Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.

9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; ^afor One is your Father, He who is in heaven.

Topical Studies for Matthew 23:2:

Moses {Forerunner Commentary}
Moses {Nave's Topical Bible}

Pharisees {Forerunner Commentary}
Pharisees {Nave's Topical Bible}

Scribes {Torrey's Topical Textbook}