“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.
In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greeting
When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
“Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak f
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
“Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”