Matthew 23:2-10
New King James Version
2 saying: (A)“The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you [a]to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for (B)they say, and do not do. 4 (C)For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do to (D)be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 (E)They love the [b]best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’ 8 (F)But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your [c]Teacher, [d]the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; (G)for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.
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- Matthew 23:3 NU omits to observe
- Matthew 23:6 Or place of honor
- Matthew 23:8 Leader
- Matthew 23:8 NU omits the Christ
Luke 20:46-47
New King James Version
46 (A)“Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, (B)love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 47 (C)who devour widows’ houses, and for a (D)pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
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Mark 12:38-40
New King James Version
Beware of the Scribes(A)
38 Then (B)He said to them in His teaching, (C)“Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, (D)love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the (E)best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 40 (F)who devour widows’ houses, and [a]for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
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- Mark 12:40 for appearance’ sake
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