Luke 20:46

New International Reader's Version

“Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in long robes. They love to be greeted with respect in the market. They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. They also love to have the places of honor at banquets.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

Matthew 16:6

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

Matthew 23:1

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples.

Mark 8:15

“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees. And watch out for the yeast of Herod.”

Luke 11:43

“How terrible for you Pharisees! You love the most important seats in the synagogues. You love having people greet you with respect in the market.

Luke 12:1

During that time a crowd of many thousands had gathered. There were so many people that they were stepping on one another. Jesus spoke first to his disciples. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees,” he said. “They just pretend to be godly.

Luke 14:7

Jesus noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table. So he told them a story.

Luke 20:47

They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”

Romans 12:10

Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.

2 Timothy 4:15

You too should watch out for him. He strongly opposed our message.

3 John 1:9

I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes will not welcome us. He loves to be the first in everything.