Luke 20:46

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

BSB

“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.

WEB

“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;

YLT

‘Take heed of the scribes, who are wishing to walk in long robes, and are loving salutations in the markets, and first seats in the synagogues, and first couches in the suppers,

F.O.G Original

(46) “Take care from Torah-scribes liking to walk in long flowing-robes and loving greetings in the market and the best seats in synagogues and places of honour at banquets.

F.O.G

(46) “Take care from Torah-scribes liking to walk in long flowing-robes and loving greetings in the market and the best seats in synagogues and places of honour at banquets.

F.O.G MSG

⁴⁶“Beware of the religious scholars who like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.ᵐ

Footnotes:

⁴⁶ᵐ Flowing robes… places of honor: These religious leaders used their positions for social status and material gain rather than serving God and people.