Mark 12:38
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,
Cross-references
Matthew 23:1-7 expands on the same warning, detailing the Pharisees' love for greetings, best seats, and titles — the heart of Jesus' critique.
Luke 11:43 directly parallels: 'Woe to you Pharisees, for you love the best seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.'
Luke 20:45-47 is the Synoptic parallel, repeating nearly verbatim the warning against scribes who parade in robes and seek honors.
Matthew 23:6 echoes 'they love the place of honor at feasts and best seats in synagogues' — identical critique.
Luke 20:46 is the direct parallel, listing long robes, greetings, and best seats — same warning against scribes.
Matthew 6:5 condemns praying publicly for show — the same love of human approval seen in the scribes' behavior.
Luke 14:7-11 teaches humility at feasts instead of seeking honor — a practical application of Jesus' critique here.
3 John 1:9 describes Diotrephes loving preeminence — the same prideful desire for first place seen in the scribes.