Beware of the Scribes

(Mark 12:38–40)

45 In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They defraud widows of their houses,[fn] and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”