Shame on you Pharisees! You love to have the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect when you go to the markets.
Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.
What shall I compare this generation to? It's like children sitting in the marketplaces shouting to each other,
“Watch out for religious leaders who like to go around in long robes, and love to be greeted with respect in the markets, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.
Be completely dedicated to each other in your love as family; value others more than yourselves.
Don't do anything from a spirit of selfishness or pride, but humbly think of others better than you do of yourself.
I did write about this to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, refuses to accept our authority.