Matthew 23:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:6

BSB

They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,

AKJV

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

CPDV

And they love the first places at feasts, and the first chairs in the synagogues,

ERV

and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

NHEB

and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

SMT

And love the first place at suppers, and the first seat in the assemblies,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:6

AndG5037 loveG5368VerbtheuppermostroomsG4411Noun Feminine atG1722Preposition feastsG1173Noun Neuter andG2532ConjunctionthechiefseatsG4410Noun Feminine inG1722PrepositionthesynagoguesG4864Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 23:6

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

Overview of Matthew 23:6

Summary

Leaders crave prestigious positions and public honor

Event

Exposing desire for status

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD