Luke 20:46

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“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;
World English Bible (WEB)
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};
KJV with Strongs
(46) "Take care from Torah-scribes liking to walk in long flowing-robes and loving greetings in the market and the best seats in synagogues and places of honour at banquets.
The F.O.G
"Beware of these religious experts who love to parade around in flowing robes, demanding respectful greetings in the marketplaces. They claim the most important seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘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,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Luke 20:46

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