Mark 12:38

New International Reader's Version

As he taught, he said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in long robes. They like to be greeted with respect in the market.

Cross References

Matthew 10:17

Watch out! You will be handed over to the local courts. You will be whipped in the synagogues.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, do not be like those who only pretend to be holy. They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners. They want to be seen by other people. What I’m about to tell you is true. They have received their complete reward.

Mark 12:39

They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. They also love to have the places of honor at dinners.

Mark 4:2

He taught them many things using stories. In his teaching he said,

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.

3 John 1:9

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