Mark 12:39

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Mark 12:39

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

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KJV

King James Version

And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

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WEB

World English Bible

and to get the best seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts,

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ASV

American Standard Version

and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

and first seats in the synagogues, and first places at the suppers—

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Mark 12

³⁷ David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.

³⁸ In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,

³⁹ and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

⁴⁰ They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

⁴¹ As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.

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