Matthew 23:6
"and lengthen the tassels, and are fond of the best places at banquets, and the front seats in the synagogues.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
In Context
5"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,
7"They enjoy salutations in the market-places, and to have men call them ‘Rabbi.’
Cross References
Mark 12:38and 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,
Luke 14:7He told a parable to the guests when he noticed how they began choosing the best seats. He said to them.
Romans 12:10As for brotherly love, be tenderly affectionate one to another, in honor preferring one another.
3 John 1:9I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.
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 →