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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 20:46 is the direct parallel, listing long robes, greetings, and best seats — same warning against scribes.

Matthew 6:5 Related theme

Matthew 6:5 condemns praying publicly for show — the same love of human approval seen in the scribes' behavior.

Luke 14:7–11 Related theme

Luke 14:7-11 teaches humility at feasts instead of seeking honor — a practical application of Jesus' critique here.

3 John 1:9 Related theme

3 John 1:9 describes Diotrephes loving preeminence — the same prideful desire for first place seen in the scribes.