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:

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37 David himself calls Him ‘Lord’; so in what sense is He his son?” And (A)the large crowd [a]enjoyed listening to Him.

38 (B)And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like (C)personal greetings in the marketplaces, 39 and seats of honor in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets,

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 12:37 Lit was gladly hearing Him

37 David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”

The large crowd(A) listened to him with delight.

Warning Against the Teachers of the Law

38 As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.(B)

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