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Mark 12:37-39
New International Version
Mark 12:37-39
New International Version
37 David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”
The large crowd(A) listened to him with delight.
Warning Against the Teachers of the Law
38 As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.(B)
Mark 12:37-39
King James Version
Mark 12:37-39
King James Version
37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
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Mark 12:37-39
New King James Version
Mark 12:37-39
New King James Version
37 Therefore David himself calls Him ‘Lord’; how is He then his (A)Son?”
And the common people heard Him gladly.
Beware of the Scribes(B)
38 Then (C)He said to them in His teaching, (D)“Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, (E)love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the (F)best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts,
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Mark 12:37-39
New American Standard Bible
Mark 12:37-39
New American Standard Bible
37 David himself calls Him ‘Lord’; so in what sense is He his son?” And (A)the large crowd [a]enjoyed listening to Him.
38 (B)And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like (C)personal greetings in the marketplaces, 39 and seats of honor in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets,
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- Mark 12:37 Lit was gladly hearing Him
Mark 12:37-39
English Standard Version
Mark 12:37-39
English Standard Version
37 David himself calls him Lord. So (A)how is he his son?” And the great throng (B)heard him gladly.
Beware of the Scribes
38 (C)And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and (D)the places of honor at feasts,
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