Mark 12:38

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

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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 can the Christ be David's son?” The large crowd gladly listened to him.

39and they like to have the chief seats in the synagogues and chief places at feasts.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners, so that they may be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

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

Luke 11:43Woe to you Pharisees, for you love the front seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 20:45In the hearing of all 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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