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Mark 12:39
And to have the chief seats in the Synagogues and the first places at feasts;
Mark 12:39 · Bible in Basic English
Mark 12:39 in other translations
And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
and to get the best seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts,
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In context
36 David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put those who are against you under your feet.
37 David himself gives him the name of Lord; and how then is he his son? And the common people gave ear to him gladly.
38 And in his teaching he said, Be on your watch against the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes and be respected in the market-places,
39 And to have the chief seats in the Synagogues and the first places at feasts;
40 Who take away the property of widows, and before the eyes of men make long prayers; these will be judged more hardly.
41 And he took a seat by the place where the money was kept, and saw how the people put money into the boxes: and a number who had wealth put in much.
42 And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.
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