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 DomainASVPD
“and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in suppers,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Mark 12:39 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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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