And he began to teach in their synagogues, [and] was praised by all.

And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.

Woe to you, Pharisees, because you love the best seat in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces!

But when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you should speak in your own defense or what you should say,

Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.

"Beware of the scribes, who like walking around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets,

"But before all these [things], they will lay their hands on you and will persecute [you], handing [you] over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.