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Mark 12:38

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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,

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  1. Mark 12:36

    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.

  2. Mark 12:37

    David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

  3. Mark 12:39

    And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

  4. Mark 12:40

    Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

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