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Mark 12:39
Mark 12:39 is verse 39 of Mark chapter 12, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
King James Version
And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
World English Bible
and to get the best seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts,
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Mark 12:37–41 · Berean Standard Bible
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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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
James 2:2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.
James 2:3If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”