Luke 20:46

God's Word

“Beware of the experts in Moses’ Teachings! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces, to have the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at dinners.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:23

A person’s pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.

Matthew 16:6

Jesus said to them, “Be careful! Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!”

Matthew 23:1

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,

Mark 8:15

Jesus warned them, “Be careful! Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod!”

Luke 11:43

“How horrible it will be for you Pharisees! You love to sit in the front seats in the synagogues and to be greeted in the marketplaces.

Luke 12:1

Meanwhile, thousands of people had gathered. They were so crowded that they stepped on each other. Jesus spoke to his disciples and said, “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees. I’m talking about their hypocrisy.

Luke 14:7

Then Jesus noticed how the guests always chose the places of honor. So he used this illustration when he spoke to them:

Luke 20:47

They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.”

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

2 Timothy 4:15

Watch out for him. He violently opposed what we said.

3 John 1:9

I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won’t accept us.