Mark 12:39
“And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”
Mark 12:39 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And to sit in the first chairs, in the synagogues, and to have the highest places at suppers:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:
- DARBYDarby
- and first seats in the synagogues, and first places at suppers;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in suppers,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.
Context: Mark 12
37David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
38And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
39And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
40Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
41And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
About Mark 12: Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the resurrection.
Commentary
Mark 12 is a chapter that focuses on Jesus' teachings and interactions with the religious leaders of the day. In this chapter, Jesus is asked a series of questions by the religious leaders in an attempt to trap him. Jesus responds to each question with wisdom and insight, often turning the question back on the questioner. He speaks of the importance of loving God and loving one's neighbor, and of the importance of paying taxes to Caesar. He also speaks of the resurrection of the dead, and of the greatest commandment.