Mark 12:39

39 and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets,

Mark 12:39 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 12:39

And the chief seats in the synagogues
Where the rulers of the synagogue, and the elders of the people sat; (See Gill on Matthew 23:6).

And the uppermost rooms at feasts;
or the first and chief places where they sat, or rather lay along at public entertainment; (See Gill on Matthew 23:6).

Mark 12:39 In-Context

37 David himself calls him 'Lord,' and how is he his son?" And the large crowd was listening to him gladly.

38 And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like walking around in long robes and greetings in the marketplaces

39 and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets,

40 who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"

41 And he sat down opposite the contribution box [and] was observing how the crowd was putting coins into the contribution box. And many rich people were putting in many [coins].