Matthew 23:6

and like to have the place of honor at dinner, and the best seats in the synagogues,

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In The King James Version

And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

In Context

5All their actions are done to attract attention. They widen their phylacteries, and increase the size of their tassels,

7and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by everybody.

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Cross References

Mark 12:38In the course of his teaching, Jesus said, “See that you are on your guard against the teachers of the Law, who delight to walk about in long robes, and to be greeted in the streets with respect,

Luke 14:7Observing that the guests were choosing the best places for themselves, Jesus told them this parable –

Romans 12:10In the love of the community of the Lord’s followers, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;

3 John 1:9I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes (who loves to be the leader among them) doesn’t welcome us.

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 →

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