Mark 12:39

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.”

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BSBPD

“and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in suppers,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 12:39 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. James 2:2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.

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