Matthew 23:6

They love the chief places at feasts and the chief seats in the synagogues,

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

In Context

5They do all their deeds to be seen by people. For they make their phylacteries wide, and they enlarge the edges of their garments.

7and special greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by people.

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Cross References

Proverbs 25:6Do not honor yourself in the king's presence 1 and do not stand in the place designated for great people. 1

Mark 12:38In 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

Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how those who were invited chose the seats of honor, he spoke a parable, saying to them,

Romans 12:10Concerning love of the brothers, be affectionate to one another. Concerning honor, respect one another.

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 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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