Matthew 23:6
They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
In Context
5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
7the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
Mark 12:38In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,
Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13
The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →