Mark 12:38

And He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums,

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

37Then David himself calls Him Lord; and whence is He his son? And the great multitude were hearing Him delightfully.

39and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.

Matthew 23:1Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and His disciples,

Luke 11:43Woe unto you, Pharisees! because you love the front seat in the synagogues, and salutations in the forums.

Luke 20:45And all the people hearing, 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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