Devine Scripture

Matthew 23:6

Matthew chapter 23 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Context

v.5But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

v.6This passage

v.7and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 2:1

    My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons.

  • Romans 12:10

    In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

  • Luke 11:43

    Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.

  • Luke 14:7

    And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

  • Luke 20:46

    Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;

  • Mark 12:38

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