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Luke 20:46

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 20:46 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;
Luke 20:46 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
44David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?
45And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,
46Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;
47who devour widows` houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
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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
“Beware of the Scribes, etc.] And also of the Pharisees; for they are joined together in Matthew: which desire to walk in long robes: the rule for the length of a scholar's garment was this f645; “his flesh must not appear under his garments, as the light linen garments, and the like, they make in Egypt; nor must his garments be drawn upon the ground, as the garments of proud men, but must reach to his heel, and his glove must reach the top of his fingers.” According to this rule, the garments of the doctors were to be so long as to cover the whole body, even down to their heels, but were not to be any longer; and by this it appears their garments were very long; but they did not always go by…”
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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
“Beware, &c.--(See on Mat 23:5; and Luk 14:7).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See Matthew 23:1. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 20". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-20.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 23:5. Luke 20:47”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:46-47 Jesus continued on the offensive, warning against the hypocrisy and exploitation of the teachers of religious law. • respectful greetings . . . seats of honor: See study note on 11:43. • head table at banquets: See study notes on 5:30; 14:7.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Beware: Luk 12:1; Mat 16:6; Mar 8:15; Ti2 4:15 which: Luk 11:43, Luk 14:7; Pro 29:23; Mat 23:5-7; Mar 12:38, Mar 12:39; Rom 12:10; Phi 2:3-5; Jo3 1:9 Luke 20:47”
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