For they say and do not (λεγουσιν κα ου ποιουσιν). "As teachers they have their place, but beware of following their example" (Bru…

All therefore whatever, and so on: that is, all that they teach consistent with the law of Moses; all the commands of Moses which they rea…

All therefore whatever... — Since these words are followed by repeated protests against special and grave errors in the teaching o…

Then Jesus spoke to the multitude. The King began His final address to the people. He was soon to withdraw Himself from them, but first He would pu…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: When the Lord had refuted the Priests with His answer and shown their condition to be beyond remedy—…

The “teachers of the law,” most of whom were Pharisees in Matthew’s time, were primarily responsible for teaching. They “sit in Moses’ seat.” Ancie…

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe
This must be restrained to things that were agreeable to the chair of …

The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge …

Here, it was shown how the Pharisees and the Scribes were provoked by Christ’s glory, and also by His wisdom, by which He had crushed them; now, ho…