Mark 12:38

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jesus continued teaching. He said, “Be careful of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around wearing clothes that look important. And they love for people to show respect to them in the marketplaces.

Cross References

Luke 11:43

“It will be bad for you Pharisees because you love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. And you love for people to show respect to you in the marketplaces.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites. They love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray loudly. They want people to see them. The truth is, that’s all the reward they will get.

Mark 4:2

Jesus used stories to teach them many things. One of his lessons included this story:

Matthew 10:17

Be careful! There are people who will arrest you and take you to be judged. They will whip you in their synagogues.

3 John 1:9

I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes will not listen to what we say. He always wants to be the leader.

Mark 12:39

They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.