Mark 12:38

and in his teaching he said. "Look out for the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes, and to receive salutations in the street, and to have prominent places in the synagogues,

Montgomery New Testament

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

37"David himself then calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?" Now the great mass of the people were wont to listen to him with delight;

39and seats of honor at dinner-parties;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full.

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

Luke 11:43"Woe unto you Pharisee! for you delight in the best seats in the synagogue, and in the salutation in the market-places.

Luke 20:45Then, in 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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