Mark 12:38

Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort,

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 calls Him `Lord:' how then can He be his son?" And the mass of people found pleasure in listening to Jesus.

39and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues and at dinner parties,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:5"And when praying, you must not be like the hypocrites. They are fond of standing and praying in the synagogues or at the corners of the wider streets, in order that men may see them. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 23:1Then Jesus addressed the crowds and His disciples.

Luke 11:43Alas for you Pharisees! for you love the best seats in the synagogues, and you like to be bowed to in places of public resort.

Luke 20:45Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to the 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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