Mark 12:39

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 23:1

Then Jesus spoke to the people and to his followers. He said,

Matthew 23:6

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

Mark 12:38

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.

Mark 12:40

But they cheat widows and take their homes. Then they try to make themselves look good by saying long prayers. God will punish them very much.”