Mat 23:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit-- The Jewish teachers stood to read, but sat to expound the Scriptures, as will be seen by comparing with . in Moses' seat-- that is, as interpreters of the law given by Moses.

‏ Matthew 23:2

2. Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit--The Jewish teachers stood to read, but sat to expound the Scriptures, as will be seen by comparing Lu 4:16 with Lu 4:20.

in Moses' seat--that is, as interpreters of the law given by Moses.