Luke 20:46

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, love respectful greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at feasts;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Beware{G4337}{(G5720)} of{G575} the scribes{G1122}, which{G3588} desire{G2309}{(G5723)} to walk{G4043}{(G5721)} in{G1722} long robes{G4749}, and{G2532} love{G5368}{(G5723)} greetings{G783} in{G1722} the markets{G58}, and{G2532} the highest seats{G4410} in{G1722} the synagogues{G4864}, and{G2532} the chief rooms{G4411} at{G1722} feasts{G1173};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    beware of the Scribes which desyre to goo in longe clothinge: and love gretynges in the markets and the hyest seates in the synagoges and chefe roumes at feastes

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Bewarre of the scrybes, which wyl go in longe garmentes, and loue to be saluted vpon the market, and desyre to syt hyest in the synagoges, and at the table.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Beware of the Scribes, which willingly go in long robes, and loue salutations in the markets, and the hiest seates in the assemblies, and the chiefe roomes at feastes:

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Beware of the scribes, whiche wyll go in long robes, and loue greetinges in the markets, and the hyest seates in the synagogues, and the chiefe rowmes at feastes:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `Take heed of the scribes, who are wishing to walk in long robes, and are loving salutations in the markets, and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in the suppers,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Keep away from the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes, and to have words of respect said to them in the market-places, and to take the chief seats in the Synagogues and the first places at feasts;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    “Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 11:43 : 43 Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the seats of honor in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.
  • Luke 14:7 : 7 When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them this parable:
  • Rom 12:10 : 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
  • Phil 2:3-5 : 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have the same mindset in yourselves that was also in Christ Jesus:
  • 2 Tim 4:15 : 15 You too should be on guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.
  • 3 John 1:9 : 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, does not acknowledge us.
  • Prov 29:23 : 23 A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
  • Matt 16:6 : 6 Jesus said to them, "Be careful and watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."
  • Matt 23:5-7 : 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long. 6 They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, 7 and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by others.
  • Mark 8:15 : 15 Jesus warned them, 'Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.'
  • Mark 12:38-39 : 38 As he taught them, he said, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and enjoy greetings in the marketplaces, 39 and the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.
  • Luke 12:1 : 1 Meanwhile, when thousands of people had gathered together, to the point of trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy."

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  • 90%

    38 As he taught them, he said, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and enjoy greetings in the marketplaces,

    39 and the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.

    40 They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.'

    41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched how the crowd was putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large amounts.

  • Matt 23:2-7
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    2 saying, 'The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat of authority.

    3 So do and observe whatever they tell you, but do not do as they do, for they say things but do not practice them.

    4 They tie up heavy and unbearable burdens, and place them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them.

    5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long.

    6 They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues,

    7 and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by others.

  • 47 They devour widows’ houses and make long prayers for appearance’s sake. These will receive a greater condemnation.

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    42 But woe to you Pharisees! For you give a tenth of mint, rue, and every herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done without neglecting the others.

    43 Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the seats of honor in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.

    44 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like unmarked graves that people walk over without knowing.

  • 45 While all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,

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    13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those entering to go in.

    14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore, you will receive a greater condemnation.

    15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a child of hell as you are.

  • 3 If you show special attention to the one wearing fine clothing and say, 'Here is a good seat for you,' but tell the poor man, 'You stand there,' or 'Sit here by my footstool,'

  • 72%

    14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and sneered at him.

    15 Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight."

  • Luke 14:7-8
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    7 When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them this parable:

    8 'When you are invited to a wedding feast, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by the host.'

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    23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You tithe mint, dill, and cumin but have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These you ought to have done without neglecting the others.

    24 Blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

    25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

  • 17 But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to councils and will flog you in their synagogues.

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    19 The chief priests and the scribes sought to arrest him right then, but they feared the people because they knew he had spoken this parable against them.

    20 They watched him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere, so that they might trap him in something he said and hand him over to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

    21 So they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in truth.

  • 6 Jesus said to them, "Be careful and watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."

  • Matt 6:1-2
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    1 Be careful not to practice your acts of charity before others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

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    27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside but inside are full of the bones of the dead and all impurity.

    28 So too, on the outside you appear righteous to people, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

    29 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,

  • 18 The chief priests and the scribes heard this and began seeking a way to destroy him. They were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

  • 1 Meanwhile, when thousands of people had gathered together, to the point of trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy."

  • 1 One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, came up to him.

  • 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,

  • 27 They came again to Jerusalem. As he was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, scribes, and elders came to him.

  • 15 Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

  • 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to kill him because they were afraid of the people.

  • 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

  • 1 Looking up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury.

  • 17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

  • 25 'But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? No, those who wear splendid clothes and indulge in luxury are in royal palaces.'

  • 12 Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the yeast used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

  • 12 Then Jesus said to the one who had invited him, 'When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, or your rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you back, and you will be repaid.'

  • 14 When they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and the scribes arguing with them.