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Mark 12:39

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 12:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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

and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:
Mark 12:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
37David himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
38And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and [to have] salutations in the marketplaces,
39and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:
40they that devour widows` houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
41And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
42And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.
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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
“And the chief seats in the synagogues, etc..] Where the rulers of the synagogue, and the elders of the people sat; (see Gill on “<402306>Matthew 23:6”). And the uppermost rooms at feasts; or the first and chief places where they sat, or rather lay along at public entertainment; (see Gill on “<402306>Matthew 23:6”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Jam 2:2, Jam 2:3 Mark 12:40”
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