World English Bible
"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,"
— Mark 12:38, World English Bible
“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,”
“And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, andto have salutations in the marketplaces, ”
“Warnings About Experts in the Law In his teaching Jesus also said,“Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,”
“And he said to them in his doctrine: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes and to be saluted in the marketplace,”
“And in his teaching he said, Be on your watch against the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes and be respected in the market-places,”
“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,”
Jesus responded, as he taught in the temple, "How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?
For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet."'
Therefore David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?" The common people heard him gladly.
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,
and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts:
those who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation."
Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.