Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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;
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Luke 11:43 “Woe to you Pharisees! You love the front seat in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.
Luke 14:7
He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noticed how they would choose the best places for themselves:
Proverbs 29:23 A person’s pride will humble him,
but a humble spirit will gain honor.
but a humble spirit will gain honor.
Matthew 23:5 They do everything to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
Mark 12:38
He also said in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes, and who want greetings in the marketplaces,
Romans 12:10
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
3 John 1:9
I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive us.
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Matthew 23:2 “The scribes and the Pharisees are seated in the chair of Moses.