Matthew 23:2 bbe — The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;

Bible in Basic English

"The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;"

— Matthew 23:2, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 23 — Context

Then Jesus said to the people and to his disciples:

The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;

All things, then, which they give you orders to do, these do and keep: but do not take their works as your example, for they say and do not.

They make hard laws and put great weights on men's backs; but they themselves will not put a finger to them.

But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,

Matthew 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:2 say?

Matthew 23:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;”

Where is Matthew 23:2 in the Bible?

Matthew 23:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 2.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:2.

What translation should I read Matthew 23:2 in?

Matthew 23:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 23:2?

Matthew 23:2 reads (BBE): “The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 23:2 bbe — The scribes and the Pharisees have the authority of Moses;

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