Mark 12:38

Jesus continued to teach them, saying, “Beware of religious leaders! They love to walk around in long robes, to be greeted respectfully 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

37Since David himself calls him Lord, how can he be David's son?” The large crowd listened to what Jesus said with great delight.

39They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues, and the best places at banquets.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand up and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that people can see them. I promise you, they already have their reward.

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

Luke 11:43Shame on you Pharisees! You love to have the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect when you go to the markets.

Luke 20:45While everyone was paying attention, 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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