Mark 12:39

And the chiefe seates in the Synagogues, and the first roumes at feastes,

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

38Moreouer he saide vnto them in his doctrine, Beware of the Scribes which loue to goe in long robes, and loue salutations in the markets,

40Which deuoure widowes houses, euen vnder a colour of long prayers. These shall receiue the greater damnation.

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Cross References

James 2:2For if there come into your company a man with a golde ring, and in goodly apparell, and there come in also a poore man in vile raiment,

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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