Mark 12:39

First Nations Version

who take the best seats at the gathering houses and the places of honor at the feasts.

Cross References

Matthew 23:1

“The Separated Ones (Pharisees) and the scroll keepers are leading you down the wrong path!” he said to the people and his followers. “When they speak, they represent the lawgiver Drawn from the Water (Moses),

Matthew 23:6

They love to dress up in fine regalia, sit in the seats of honor at the gathering houses,

Mark 12:38

During his teachings he said, “Be on the lookout for the scroll keepers who like to show off by walking around in their fancy regalia, who want to be noticed at the trading posts,

Mark 12:40

With many words they make a big show of their prayers, and trick widows into giving them their homes and possessions. They will come to a worse end than others.”