Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 12:38 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Mark 12:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 12 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Beware of the Scribes
“And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,”
Mark 12:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 12:38
Jesus warns: Beware of the scribes (Βλέπετε ἀπὸ τῶν γραμματέων)—the imperative βλέπετε means 'watch out,' 'be on guard.' This isn't blanket condemnation (Jesus just praised one scribe, v. 34) but warning against scribal hypocrisy. The scribes love to go in long clothing (θελόντων ἐν στολαῖς περιπατεῖν)—στολαί (stolai) refers to flowing robes that distinguished scribes as religious professionals. This clothing signaled status, demanding public deference. Love salutations in the marketplaces (ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς) describes their craving for public recognition and honorific titles ('Rabbi,'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:38
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“he said to his disciples”
“and the greetings in the marketplaces.”
“and told them in his teaching”
“when he noticed how they chose the best seats”
“and in their synagogues they will scourge you.”
“but Diotrephes”