Mark 12:39

The Passion Translation

They crave to be made the leaders of synagogue councils, and they push their way to the head table at banquets.

Cross References

Matthew 23:1

Then Jesus addressed both the crowds and his disciples and said,

Matthew 23:6

They crave the seats of highest honor at banquets and in their meeting places.

Mark 12:38

Jesus also taught the people, “Beware of the religious scholars. They love to parade around in their clergy robes and be greeted with respect on the street.

Mark 12:40

For appearance’s sake, they will pray long religious prayers at the homes of widows for an offering, cheating them out of their very livelihood. Beware of them all, for they will one day be stripped of honor, and the judgment they receive will be severe.”