Mark 12:39

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They like the front seats in the meeting places and the best seats at banquets.

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Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples:

They love the best seats at banquets and the front seats in the meeting places.

As Jesus was teaching, he said: Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes and be greeted in the market.

But they cheat widows out of their homes and pray long prayers just to show off. They will be punished most of all.