Luke 20:46
“Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love special greetings in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts.
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45In the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,
Cross References
Matthew 16:6Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
Mark 8:15He warned them and said, “Keep watch and be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”
Luke 11:43Woe to you Pharisees, for you love the front seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces.
Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how those who were invited chose the seats of honor, he spoke a parable, saying to them,
Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others better than yourselves.
3 John 1:9I wrote something to the congregation, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not receive us.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:40-47
The Scribes Confounded. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware… Read the whole commentary →