Mark 12:39

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 12:39

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

and to sit in the first chairs in the synagogues, and to have the first seats at feasts,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And first seats in synagogues, and first place at tables in first meals:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 12:39

AndG2532ConjunctionthechiefseatsG4410Noun Feminine inG1722PrepositionthesynagoguesG4864Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctiontheuppermostroomsG4411Noun Feminine atG1722Preposition feastsG1173Noun Neuter

Commentary for Mark 12:39

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Overview of Mark 12:39

Summary

Religious leaders seek prominence and honor

Place

Synagogue

Event

Describing scribal ambitions

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD