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Some of the scribesanswered and said, "Teacher, You have spokenwell."
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For 1they did not havecourage to question Him anylonger about anything.
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2Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is 3David'sson?
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"For Davidhimselfsays in the book of Psalms,'4THE LORDSAID TO MY LORD,"SIT AT MY RIGHTHAND,
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5UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET."'
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"ThereforeDavidcalls Him 'Lord,' and how is He his son?"
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6And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,
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"Beware of the scribes, 7who like to walkaround in longrobes, and love respectful greetings in the marketplaces, and chiefseats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets,
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whodevourwidows'houses, and for appearance'ssakeofferlongprayers. These will receivegreatercondemnation."