Focused Passage
The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering
Mark 12 moves from the parable of the murderous tenants to hostile questions about taxes, resurrection, and the greatest commandment, then to Jesus' question about the Messiah as David's Lord, his warning against scribal hypocrisy, and his commendation of the poor widow's whole-life offering.
Berean Standard Bible, Public Domain - Translation notes - Reference sources
38In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,
39and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
40They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
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