Mark 12:38

Then He said to them in His teaching: “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes and to get greetings in the market places,

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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

37Therefore David himself calls Him ‘Lord’; so how can He be his son?” The large crowd listened to Him with pleasure.

39and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5And whenever you pray do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, so that they may be seen by the people. Assuredly I say to you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 23:1Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples

Luke 11:43Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seat in the synagogues, and greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 20:45Then, in the hearing of the people, 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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