Mark 12:38

And in his teaching he said to them, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long clothing, and love greetings in the marketplaces,

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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

37Therefore, David himself calls him Lord; so how can he be his son? And the great crowd heard him gladly.

39And the chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honour at feasts:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, They have received their reward.

Matthew 23:1Then Jesus spoke to the multitude, and to his disciples,

Luke 11:43Woe to you, Pharisees! for you love the best seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the marketplaces.

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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