A forceps support device 1 for supporting forceps 60 used for endoscopic treatment, comprising a frame 2, a pair of forceps support portions 11 provided at both ends of the frame 2, forceps support means 20 provided to each of the forceps support portions 11 to support the forceps 60 pivotably in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and drive means for pivoting the forceps support means 20 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The forceps support means 20 each include a first arm 21 joined to a forceps support portion 11 pivotably in the horizontal direction, a second arm 27 joined to the forceps support portion 11 pivotably in the vertical direction, and a forceps support member 35 that spans the first arm 21 and the second arm 27, is pivotable in the horizontal direction while following the first arm 21, and pivotable in the vertical direction while following the second arm 27. The forceps 60 are supported by the forceps support members 35.
