Mar 12:38-39 | NETfull | STEP | In his teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,

Mark 12:38-39

Warnings About Experts in the Law

38 In his teaching Jesus ^{▼▼ Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} also said, “Watch out for the experts in the law. ^{▼▼ Or “for the scribes.” See the note on the phrase “experts in the law” in 1:22.} They like walking ^{▼▼ In Greek this is the only infinitive in vv. 38–39. It would be awkward in English to join an infinitive to the following noun clauses, so this has been translated as a gerund.} around in long robes and elaborate greetings ^{▼▼ There is later Jewish material in the Talmud that spells out such greetings in detail. See H. Windisch, TDNT 1:498.} in the marketplaces, 39 and the best seats in the synagogues ^{▼▼ See the note on synagogue in 1:21.} and the places of honor at banquets.