Mark 12:38
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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,

said.

Mark 4:2 And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his doctrine:

Beware.

Matthew 10:17 But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

Matthew 23:1-7 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, . . .

Luke 20:45-47 And in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples: . . .

which.

Matthew 6:5 And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

Luke 11:43 Woe to you, Pharisees, because you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues and salutations in the marketplace.

Luke 14:7-11 And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them: . . .

3 John 1:9 I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, doth not receive us.

Context
Warning against the Scribes
37David therefore himself calleth him Lord. And whence is he then his son? And a great multitude heard him gladly. 38And 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, 39And to sit in the first chairs in the synagogues and to have the highest places at suppers:…
Cross References
Matthew 23:1
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

Matthew 23:7
And salutations in the market place, and to be called by men, Rabbi.

Mark 12:39
And to sit in the first chairs in the synagogues and to have the highest places at suppers:

Luke 11:43
Woe to you, Pharisees, because you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues and salutations in the marketplace.

Luke 20:45
And in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples:

Lexicon
In
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: 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
Strong's Greek 846: 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
Strong's Greek 1322: Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.

[Jesus] also said,
ἔλεγεν (elegen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Watch out
Βλέπετε (Blepete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.

for
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: 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
Strong's Greek 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

They like
θελόντων (thelontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

to walk around
περιπατεῖν (peripatein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: 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
Strong's Greek 4749: 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
Strong's Greek 783: A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: 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
Strong's Greek 3588: 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
Strong's Greek 58: From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare.


Additional Translations
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 in His teaching He was saying, "Beware of the scribes, desiring to walk about in robes, and greetings in the marketplaces,

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,

And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have'salutations in the marketplaces,

And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and salutations in the marketplaces,

And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces,

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,

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,

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,

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,
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