Mark 12:38

Jesus also said to them in his teaching, “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes and to receive greetings in the marketplaces

Text-Critical English NT

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 calls him ‘Lord,’ so how is he his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him gladly.

39and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5“When yoʋ pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and at the street corners so that they may be seen by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

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

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

Luke 20:45As all the people were listening, Jesus 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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