SCRIBES
Thompson Chain Reference (1934)
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Antiquity of
Wore an inkhorn at their girdles
Generally men of great wisdom
Often learned in the law
Were ready writers
Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel
FAMILIES CELEBRATED FOR FURNISHING
ACTED AS
Secretaries to kings
Secretaries to prophets
Notaries in courts of justice
Religious teachers
Writers of public documents
Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host
MODERN
Were doctors of the law
Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence
Sat in Moses' seat
Were frequently Pharisees
Esteemed wise and learned
Regarded as interpreters of Scripture
Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ
Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy
Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching
Tempted our Lord
Active in procuring our Lord's death
Persecuted the Christians