⭐WEB · Matthew 23:2

What does Matthew 23:2 mean?

"saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses’ seat."

— Matthew 23:2 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

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saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses’ seat.

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All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.

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For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.

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But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,

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