Mark 12:38

And in his teaching he said to them, Look away from the scholars, those who desire to go about in long robes, and salutations in the marketplaces,

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In The King James Version

And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

In Context

37David himself therefore calls him Lord, and in what way is he his son? And the great multitude heard him gladly.

39and chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at the feasts,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5And when thou pray, thou shall not be as the hypocrites, because they love to pray having stood in the synagogues and in the corners of the thoroughfares, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.

Matthew 23:1Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, saying,

Luke 11:43Woe to you Pharisees! Because ye love the place of honor in the synagogues, and the greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 20:45And while all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,

Matthew Henry on Mark 12:36-41

Christ the Son and Lord of David. 35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? 36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. 38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love… Read the whole commentary →

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