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Matthew 23:2

Teaching Leadership
"The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat."

— Matthew 23:2

Context

Jesus acknowledging the Pharisees' position

Surrounding Bible Verses

Details

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.2

Related Sayings

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Parallel Passages

Same theme (Leadership) in other Gospels

Mark 10:42

"You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them."