Mark 12:38

And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

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Other Translations for Mark 12:38

BSB

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,

AKJV

And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

CPDV

And he said to them in his doctrine: "Beware of the scribes, who prefer to walk in long robes and to be greeted in the marketplace,

ERV

And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces,

NHEB

In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,

SMT

And he said to them in his teaching, Look from the scribes, wishing to walk in robes, and greetings in market-places,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 12:38

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Commentary for Mark 12:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 12:38

Summary

Warning against prideful religious leaders

Place

Temple

Event

Warning against scribes

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD