but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."

Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces!

But the father said to his slaves, 'Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet!

"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.