Matthew 23:1-2
New International Version
A Warning Against Hypocrisy(A)(B)
23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law(C) and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.
Matthew 23:5-7
New International Version
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see:(A) They make their phylacteries[a](B) wide and the tassels on their garments(C) long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(D) 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(E)
Footnotes
- Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm
Mark 12:38-39
New International Version
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.(A)
Luke 11:43
New International Version
43 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces.(A)
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