Mark 12:38-40 - Warning To Beware Of The Scribes

³⁸ And, in his teaching, he was saying - Beware of the Scribes, who desire, in robes, to be walking about, and salutations in the markets, ³⁹ And first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in the chief meals, - ⁴⁰ Who devour widows' houses, and, for a pretence, are long in prayer: these, shall receive a more surpassing judgment.

⁴⁵ And, all the people hearing, he said unto the disciples: ⁴⁶ Be taking heed of the Scribes - Who desire to walk about in long robes, and are fond of salutations in the markets, and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in the chief meals, - ⁴⁷ Who devour the houses of widows, and, for a show, are a long time at prayer. These, shall receive, a heavier sentence.