Mark 12:39

Mark chapter 12 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.38And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, andto have salutations in the marketplaces,

v.39This passage

v.40they that devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.

Cross references

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

  • James 2:2

    For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;