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Mat 23:3. Οὖν, therefore) This particle limits the expression “whatsoever they bid you observe,” so that the people should not think that they were bound to observe the traditions of the Pharisees equally with the law of Moses;[984] see Mat 23:4.-τηρεῖτε, observe) sc. mentally.[985]-ΠΟΙΕῖΤΕ, do) sc. actually. An imperative corresponded with by the other which follows.-λέγουσι, they say) Mosaic commands, which ought to be “observed” and “done.”
[984] i.e., because it implies that their claim to obedience rested on their sitting in Moses’ seat.-(I. B.)-i.e. so far, and only so far, as they really sat in Moses’ seat-viz., taught only what Moses in the written law commands.-ED.
[985] τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν) Verse 5-7.μὴ ποιεῖτε) Verse 8-12.