King James Version
Mark 12:38 in the King James Version says “And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in...” — study this verse from Mark chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool .
David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
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,
And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“he said”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“unto them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“unto them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“of”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“love”
G2309to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
“long clothing”
G4749equipment, i.e., (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
“to go”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the marketplaces”
G58properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare
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