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Luke 11:43

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 11:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.
Luke 11:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40Ye foolish ones, did not he that made the outside make the inside also?
41But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, all things are clean unto you.
42But woe unto you Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God: but these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
43Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.
44Woe unto you! for ye are as the tombs which appear not, and the men that walk over [them] know it not.
45And one of the lawyers answering saith unto him, Teacher, in saying this thou reproachest us also.
46And he said, Woe unto you lawyers also! for ye load men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Woe unto you Pharisees, for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, etc.] And also the uppermost rooms at feasts, (<402306>Matthew 23:6) and greetings in the market; (see Gill on “<402306>Matthew 23:6-7”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“uppermost seats--(See on Luk 14:7-11). greetings--(See on Mat 23:7-10).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See Matthew 23:6, Matthew 23:27. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:43 The elders of the synagogues had special seats of honor. • The respectful greetings were honorable ways of addressing social and religious superiors (like addressing a judge as “your honor”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for: Luk 14:7-11, Luk 20:46; Pro 16:18; Mat 23:6; Mar 12:38, Mar 12:39; Rom 12:10; Phi 2:3; Jam 2:2-4; Jo3 1:9 Luke 11:44”
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