Matthew 23:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,”
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“They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,”
King James Version · Public Domain“and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“they love also the chief couches in the supper, and the chief seats in the synagogues,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 23:6 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 25:6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
- Matthew 20:21“What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.”
- Mark 12:38In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,
- Luke 11:43Woe to you Pharisees! You love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.
- Luke 14:7When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
- Luke 20:46“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.
- Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
- James 2:1My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
- 3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
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