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They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, <a href="/nlt/mark/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus also taught: “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. <a href="/esv/mark/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces <a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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, <a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in His teaching He was saying, "Beware of the scribes, desiring to walk about in robes, and greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/kjv/mark/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/mark/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/nasb_/mark/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like personal greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/nasb/mark/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> In His teaching He was saying: &#8220Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, <a href="/nasb77/mark/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, <a href="/lsb/mark/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who want to walk around in long robes, and want respectful greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/amp/mark/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In [the course of] His teaching He was saying, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and like to receive respectful greetings in the market places, <a href="/csb/mark/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He also said in his teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who want greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/hcsb/mark/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also said in His teaching, &#8220Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes, and who want greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/asv/mark/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces, <a href="/cev/mark/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As Jesus was teaching, he said: Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes and be greeted in the market. <a href="/erv/mark/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces, <a href="/gwt/mark/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As he taught, he said, "Watch out for the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes, to be greeted in the marketplaces, <a href="/gnt/mark/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> As he taught them, he said, "Watch out for the teachers of the Law, who like to walk around in their long robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplace, <a href="/isv/mark/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes, to be greeted in the marketplaces, <a href="/msb/mark/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In His teaching Jesus also said to them, ?Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/net/mark/12.htm">NET Bible</a> In his teaching Jesus also said, "Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/nheb/mark/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/wbt/mark/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, who love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the market-places, <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort, <a href="/web/mark/12.htm">World English Bible</a> In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He was saying to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes who will to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, <a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in His teaching He was saying, "Beware of the scribes, desiring to walk about in robes, and greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/ylt/mark/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he was saying to them in his teaching, 'Beware of the scribes, who will in long robes to walk, and love salutations in the market-places, <a href="/slt/mark/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them in his teaching, Look from the scribes, wishing to walk in robes, and greetings in market-places,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them in his doctrine: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes, and to be saluted in the marketplace, <a href="/cpdv/mark/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them in his doctrine: “Beware of the scribes, who prefer to walk in long robes and to be greeted in the marketplace, <a href="/nabre/mark/12.htm">New American Bible</a> In the course of his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/nrsvce/mark/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in his teaching he said to them, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love to be saluted in the streets, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And in his teaching, he said to them, “Beware of the Scribes who like to walk in robes and love greetings in the streets,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them in his teaching: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in robes, and love salutations in the markets, <a href="/godbey/mark/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them in His teaching, <FR>Beware of the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and salutations in the forums,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations in the places of concourse, <a href="/mace/mark/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in the sequel of the discourse, he said to them, beware of the Scribes, who affect to walk about in their long robes, to be saluted in publick places, <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort, <a href="/worrell/mark/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And in His teaching He said, <FR>"Beware of the scribes, who wish to walk about in long robes and have salutations in the marketplaces,<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them as He was teaching them, <FR>Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes, and salutations in public-places,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/12-38.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4225" 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/mark/12.htm">Warning against the Scribes</a> 37David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight. 38<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/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1322.htm" title="1322: didachē (N-DFS) -- Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.">teaching</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus also said,</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepete (V-PMA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">“Watch out</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">for</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. "></a> <a href="/greek/783.htm" title="783: aspasmous (N-AMP) -- A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.">to receive 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> 39and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.…<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="/luke/20-45.htm">Luke 20:45-47</a> In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, / “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. / 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="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a> Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces. <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="/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. <a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">Matthew 15:7-9</a> You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: / ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” <a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Luke 16:14-15</a> The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. / So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. <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="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31</a> So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. <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="/jeremiah/23-11.htm">Jeremiah 23:11</a> “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <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="/micah/3-11.htm">Micah 3:11</a> Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,said.<a href="/mark/4-2.htm">Mark 4:2</a> And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,Beware.<a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Matthew 10:17</a> But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;<a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Matthew 23:1-7</a> Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, … <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">Luke 20:45-47</a> Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, … which.<a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Matthew 6:5</a> And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.<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 14:7-11</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, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/joel/2-8.htm">Course</a> <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-8.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/12-33.htm">Love</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Market</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Marketplaces</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Market-Places</a> <a href="/mark/9-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/mark/10-40.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Public</a> <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Resort</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Respectful</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Salutations</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/mark/7-5.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-36.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Course</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Love</a> <a href="/luke/7-32.htm">Market</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Marketplaces</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Market-Places</a> <a href="/mark/13-37.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Public</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Resort</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Respectful</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Salutations</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 12</div>1. <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Jesus tells the parable of the tenants</a> 13. <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/12-18.htm">convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy;</a> 41. <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In His teaching Jesus also said This phrase indicates that Jesus is actively instructing His audience, which often included His disciples, the crowds, and religious leaders. His teachings were authoritative and often challenged the prevailing religious norms. Jesus frequently used parables, direct teachings, and prophetic insights to convey His message.Watch out for the scribes The scribes were experts in the Law of Moses and held significant influence in Jewish society. They were responsible for copying, interpreting, and teaching the Scriptures. Jesus warns His followers to be cautious of them, highlighting their potential for hypocrisy and self-righteousness. This warning is consistent with other passages where Jesus criticizes religious leaders for their lack of genuine faith and humility (e.g., <a href="/matthew/23.htm">Matthew 23</a>).They like to walk around in long robes The long robes, or "stolai," were garments that signified status and authority. These robes were often worn by those in positions of religious or social prominence. By highlighting their preference for such attire, Jesus points out their desire for public recognition and honor rather than true spiritual devotion. This critique aligns with Jesus' broader message against outward displays of piety without inward transformation.to receive greetings in the marketplaces Receiving greetings in public spaces like marketplaces was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of one's status. The scribes enjoyed these public accolades, which fed their pride and sense of superiority. Jesus' critique here underscores the danger of seeking human approval over God's approval. This theme is echoed in other teachings of Jesus, such as in <a href="/matthew/6.htm">Matthew 6:1-6</a>, where He warns against performing religious acts for the sake of being seen by others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts, offering wisdom and warnings to His followers and the crowds. 2. <a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a> Jewish religious leaders and scholars of the Law. They were respected for their knowledge but criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy and desire for public admiration. 3. <a href="/topical/m/marketplace.htm">Marketplace</a> A public area where people gathered for trade and social interaction. It was a place where the scribes sought recognition and honor from the people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a> The setting of Jesus' teaching in this passage, a place of worship and learning in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/d/disciples_and_crowds.htm">Disciples and Crowds</a> The audience of Jesus' teaching, including His followers and the general public who were present in the temple.<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 seek honor from men rather than God. Believers should examine their motives and ensure their actions align with genuine faith. <a href="/topical/s/seek_humility.htm">Seek Humility</a> The desire for public recognition can lead to pride. Christians are called to humility, valuing God's approval over human praise. <a href="/topical/a/authentic_worship.htm">Authentic Worship</a> True worship is not about outward appearances but a sincere heart devoted to God. Believers should focus on their relationship with God rather than seeking validation from others. <a href="/topical/g/guard_against_pride.htm">Guard Against Pride</a> Pride can lead to spiritual downfall. Christians should cultivate a spirit of humility and service, following Jesus' example. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Jesus' warning serves as a reminder to be discerning about religious leaders, ensuring they exhibit genuine faith and humility.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38-40) In his doctrine.--Better, in His teaching. See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/23-1.htm" title="Then spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,">Matthew 23:1-7</a>. St. Mark's report is characteristically brief as compared with St. Matthew, and would seem to have been drawn from the same source as St. Luke's (<a href="/context/luke/20-45.htm" title="Then in the audience of all the people he said to his disciples,">Luke 20:45-47</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 38, 39. - These verses are a condensation of the woes recorded at length by St. Matthew (23.). And he said unto them in his doctrine (ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὑτοῦ) - literally, in his teaching - Beware of the scribes which desire (τῶν θελόντων) to walk in long robes (ἐν στολαῖς). The στόλη was a rich robe which reached down to the ankles, and was adorned with fringes. The scribes took pleasure in this kind of display. The salient points in their character were ostentation, avarice, and religious hypocrisy. <a href="/commentaries/mark/12-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. teaching διδαχῇ (didachē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1322.htm">Strong's 1322: </a> Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction. [Jesus] also said, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Watch out Βλέπετε (Blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. for 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. [to receive] 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 12:38 In his teaching he said to them (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/12-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 12:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 12:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/12-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 12:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 12:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>