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They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. <a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, <a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Beware of the scribes, desiring to walk in long robes, and loving greetings in the marketplaces and first seats in the synagogues and first places in the banquets, <a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; <a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a> “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, <a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love personal greetings in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, <a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, <a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, <a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Beware of the scribes, who want to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, and best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, <a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and love respectful greetings in the [crowded] market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets. <a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; <a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes, and they like to be greeted in the market. They want the front seats in the synagogues and the best seats at banquets. <a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; <a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces, to have the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at dinners. <a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Be on your guard against the teachers of the Law, who like to walk around in their long robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplace; who choose the reserved seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts; <a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a> "Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. <a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts; <a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Beware of the Scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love to be bowed to in places of public resort and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues or at a dinner party; <a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a> “Beware of those scribes who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Take heed of the scribes, who are wishing to walk in long robes, and are cherishing salutations in the markets, and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches at the banquets, <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Beware of the scribes, desiring to walk in long robes, and loving greetings in the marketplaces and first seats in the synagogues and first places in the banquets, <a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Take heed of the scribes, who are wishing to walk in long robes, and are loving salutations in the markets, and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in the suppers, <a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Hold from the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and loving greetings in the markets, and precedencies in assemblies, and the first places at tables at suppers;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplace, and the first chairs in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts: <a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Be cautious of the scribes, who choose to walk in long robes, and who love greetings in the marketplace, and the first chairs in the synagogues, and the first places at table during feasts, <a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a> “Be on guard against the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and love greetings in marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love to be greeted in the streets, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and the high places at the banquets; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Beware the Scribes who like to walk in robes and love greetings in the markets and first class seats in the synagogues and first class rooms at banquets.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Beware of the scribes, who delight to walk in robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at suppers; <a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and loving salutations in the forums, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk about in trailing robes, and love salutations in the public places, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the most honourable couch at suppers; <a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> beware of the Scribes, who are fond of appearing in their long robes, affect to be saluted in publick, to have the upper hand in the synagogues, and at all entertainments. <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Beware of the Scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love to be bowed to in places of public resort and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues or at a dinner party; <a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Beware of the scribes, who wish to walk about in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and first seats in the synagogues, and first places at feasts;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Beware of the scribes, who affect to walk in long robes, and love salutations in public places, and <Fr>the<FR> chief seats in the Synagogues, and uppermost places at feasts;<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/20-46.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8161" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Beware of the Scribes</a> 45In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, 46<a href="/greek/4337.htm" title="4337: Prosechete (V-PMA-2P) -- From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to.">“Beware</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateōn (N-GMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">They like</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatein (V-PNA) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">to walk around</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4749.htm" title="4749: stolais (N-DFP) -- A long robe, worn by the upper classes in the East. From stello; equipment, i.e., a stole or long-fitting gown.">long robes,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5368.htm" title="5368: philountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.">they love</a> <a href="/greek/783.htm" title="783: aspasmous (N-AMP) -- A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.">the greetings</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/58.htm" title="58: agorais (N-DFP) -- From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare.">marketplaces,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4410.htm" title="4410: prōtokathedrias (N-AFP) -- A chief (most honorable) seat. From protos and kathedra; a sitting first, i.e. Preeminence in council.">the chief seats</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgais (N-DFP) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogues,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4411.htm" title="4411: prōtoklisias (N-AFP) -- From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals.">the places of honor</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1173.htm" title="1173: deipnois (N-DNP) -- A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal.">banquets.</a> 47They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a> All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. / They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38-40</a> In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, / and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” <a href="/matthew/6-1.htm">Matthew 6:1-5</a> “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... <a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. <a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Matthew 23:14</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25-26</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2-3</a> “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. <a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Matthew 23:13</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Matthew 23:29-31</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. / And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ / So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">2 Timothy 3:5</a> having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">1 Timothy 6:5</a> and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16-17</a> The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles— / the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.” <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;Beware.<a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Luke 12:1</a> In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.<a href="/matthew/16-6.htm">Matthew 16:6</a> Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.<a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Mark 8:15</a> And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.which.<a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a> Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.<a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7</a> And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,<a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a> A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Banquets</a> <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Best</a> <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Couches</a> <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/luke/20-29.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Important</a> <a href="/luke/20-13.htm">Love</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Market</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Marketplaces</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Market-Places</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Markets</a> <a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Party</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Public</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Resort</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Respectful</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/luke/20-39.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Suppers</a> <a href="/luke/13-10.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/luke/13-33.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/luke/10-29.htm">Wishing</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Banquets</a> <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Best</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Couches</a> <a href="/luke/22-15.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/john/14-27.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/john/4-44.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Important</a> <a href="/john/5-42.htm">Love</a> <a href="/john/2-16.htm">Market</a> <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Marketplaces</a> <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Market-Places</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Markets</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/luke/24-24.htm">Party</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/22-5.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/john/5-2.htm">Public</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Resort</a> <a href="/john/16-8.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Respectful</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/john/14-2.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Suppers</a> <a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/luke/24-17.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Wishing</a> <a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div>1. <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a> 27. <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a> 45. <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The scribes were experts in the Jewish Law and held significant influence in religious and social matters. Jesus warns against them, highlighting their hypocrisy and pride. This warning is consistent with His broader critique of religious leaders who prioritize outward appearances over genuine faith (<a href="/matthew/23.htm">Matthew 23:1-36</a>). The scribes' behavior contrasts with the humility and servanthood that Jesus exemplifies and teaches (<a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>).They like to walk around in long robes, Long robes were a symbol of status and authority, often worn by those in positions of power. These garments distinguished the scribes from ordinary people, emphasizing their desire for recognition and respect. This practice reflects a broader cultural tendency to equate external appearances with spiritual authority, which Jesus consistently challenges (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>).and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, Public greetings were a way to show respect and acknowledge someone's social standing. The scribes' love for such greetings indicates their desire for public recognition and honor. This behavior is criticized by Jesus, who teaches that true greatness comes from humility and serving others (<a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26-28</a>).the chief seats in the synagogues, The chief seats were places of honor in the synagogue, reserved for those of high status. By seeking these seats, the scribes demonstrated their desire for prominence and authority within the religious community. This pursuit of status is contrary to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasizes humility and the last being first (<a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7-11</a>).and the places of honor at banquets. Banquets were social events where seating arrangements reflected one's social standing. The scribes' desire for places of honor at such events underscores their preoccupation with status and recognition. Jesus often uses banquets as metaphors for the Kingdom of God, where the humble are exalted and the proud are humbled (<a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Luke 14:12-14</a>). This teaching aligns with the prophetic vision of a messianic banquet where all are equal before God (<a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a> Jewish religious leaders and scholars of the Law. They were responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures but were often criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy and pride. 2. <a href="/topical/m/marketplaces.htm">Marketplaces</a> Public areas where people gathered for trade and social interaction. The scribes sought recognition and honor in these busy, public spaces. 3. <a href="/topical/s/synagogues.htm">Synagogues</a> Jewish places of worship and community gathering. The scribes desired the chief seats, which were positions of honor and authority. 4. <a href="/topical/b/banquets.htm">Banquets</a> Social gatherings or feasts. The scribes sought the places of honor, reflecting their desire for social status and recognition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/beware_of_hypocrisy.htm">Beware of Hypocrisy</a> Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes, who outwardly display piety but lack genuine humility and righteousness. As believers, we must examine our motives and ensure our actions align with our faith. <a href="/topical/s/seek_humility_over_honor.htm">Seek Humility Over Honor</a> The scribes' desire for recognition and honor serves as a cautionary tale. True greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility and service, not in seeking status or accolades. <a href="/topical/g/guard_against_pride.htm">Guard Against Pride</a> Pride can lead to a fall, as seen in the scribes' behavior. We must guard our hearts against pride and remember that our worth comes from God, not from human recognition. <a href="/topical/a/authentic_worship.htm">Authentic Worship</a> The scribes' focus on external appearances detracted from genuine worship. Our worship should be sincere and focused on God, not on how others perceive us. <a href="/topical/e/examine_our_desires.htm">Examine Our Desires</a> Reflect on what we truly desire—recognition from people or approval from God. Our lives should be oriented towards pleasing God rather than seeking human praise.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_'seat_of_moses'.htm">(Matthew 23:2) Is there historical or archaeological evidence for the 'seat of Moses' mentioned here?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?</a> <a href="/q/how_reliable_is_luke_20_1-8.htm">Luke 20:1-8: How historically reliable is the account of Jesus questioning the religious leaders when there is limited external confirmation of this exchange?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/20-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Beware Προσέχετε (Prosechete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4337.htm">Strong's 4337: </a> From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. scribes. γραμματέων (grammateōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. They like θελόντων (thelontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to walk around περιπατεῖν (peripatein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. long robes, στολαῖς (stolais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4749.htm">Strong's 4749: </a> A long robe, worn by the upper classes in the East. From stello; equipment, i.e., a 'stole' or long-fitting gown. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they love φιλούντων (philountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5368.htm">Strong's 5368: </a> From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss. [the] greetings ἀσπασμοὺς (aspasmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_783.htm">Strong's 783: </a> A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. marketplaces, ἀγοραῖς (agorais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_58.htm">Strong's 58: </a> From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare. [the] chief seats πρωτοκαθεδρίας (prōtokathedrias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4410.htm">Strong's 4410: </a> A chief (most honorable) seat. From protos and kathedra; a sitting first, i.e. Preeminence in council. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogues, συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] places of honor πρωτοκλισίας (prōtoklisias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4411.htm">Strong's 4411: </a> From protos and klisia; a reclining first at the dinner-bed, i.e. Preeminence at meals. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. banquets. δείπνοις (deipnois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1173.htm">Strong's 1173: </a> A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. 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