Mark 12:39 kjva — And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Mark 12:39, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 12 — Context

36

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

37

David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

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,

39

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

40

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

41

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

Mark 12:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:39 say?
Mark 12:39 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”
Where is Mark 12:39 in the Bible?
Mark 12:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 39.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 12:39.
What translation should I read Mark 12:39 in?
Mark 12:39 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 12:39?
Mark 12:39 reads (KJVA): “And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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