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Matthew 23

Matt. 23:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
c love
phileo (Greek #5368)
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while 25 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as 2309 and 1014, or as 2372 and 3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness)
KJV usage: kiss, love.
Pronounce: fil-eh'-o
Origin: from 5384
the uppermost rooms
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
protoklisia (Greek #4411)
a reclining first (in the place of honor) at the dinner-bed, i.e. preeminence at meals
KJV usage: chief (highest, uppermost) room.
Pronounce: pro-tok-lis-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4413 and 2828
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
feasts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
deipnon (Greek #1173)
dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)
KJV usage: feast, supper.
Pronounce: dipe'-non
Origin: from the same as 1160
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the chief seats
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
protokathedria (Greek #4410)
a sitting first (in the front row), i.e. preeminence in council
KJV usage: chief (highest, uppermost) seat.
Pronounce: pro-tok-ath-ed-ree'-ah
Origin: from 4413 and 2515
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the synagogues
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
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Mark 12:38• 38And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and salutations in the marketplaces, (Mark 12:38)
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Luke 11:43• 43Woe unto you, Pharisees, for ye love the first seat in the synagogues and salutations in the market-places. (Luke 11:43)
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Cross References

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Matt. 20:21• 21And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, Speak the word that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left in thy kingdom. (Matt. 20:21)
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Prov. 25:6‑7• 6Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of the great;
 7for better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes see. (Prov. 25:6‑7)
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Mark 12:38‑39• 38And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and salutations in the marketplaces,
 39and first seats in the synagogues, and first places at suppers; (Mark 12:38‑39)
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Luke 11:43‑54• 43Woe unto you, Pharisees, for ye love the first seat in the synagogues and salutations in the market-places.
 44Woe unto you, for ye are as the sepulchres which appear not, and the men walking over them do not know it.
 45And one of the doctors of the law answering says to him, Teacher, in saying these things thou insultest us also.
 46And he said, To you also woe, doctors of the law, for ye lay upon men burdens heavy to bear, and yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.
 47Woe unto you, for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, but your fathers killed them.
 48Ye bear witness then, and consent to the works of your fathers; for *they* killed them, and *ye* build their sepulchres.
 49For this reason also the wisdom of God has said, I will send to them prophets and apostles, and of these shall they kill and drive out by persecution,
 50that the blood of all the prophets which has been poured out from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation,
 51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the house; yea, I say to you, it shall be required of this generation.
 52Woe unto you, the doctors of the law, for ye have taken away the key of knowledge; yourselves have not entered in, and those who were entering in ye have hindered.
 53And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him urgently, and to make him speak of many things;
 54watching him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. (Luke 11:43‑54)
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Luke 14:7‑11• 7And he spoke a parable to those that were invited, remarking how they chose out the first places, saying to them,
 8When thou art invited by any one to a wedding, do not lay thyself down in the first place at table, lest perhaps a more honourable than thou be invited by him,
 9and he who invited thee and him come and say to thee, Give place to this man, and then thou begin with shame to take the last place.
 10But when thou hast been invited, go and put thyself down in the last place, that when he who has invited thee comes, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have honour before all that are lying at table with thee;
 11for every one that exalts himself shall be abased, and he that abases himself shall be exalted. (Luke 14:7‑11)
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Luke 20:46‑47• 46Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and who love salutations in the market-places, and first seats in the synagogues, and first places at suppers;
 47who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment. (Luke 20:46‑47)
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Rom. 12:10• 10as to brotherly love, kindly affectioned towards one another: as to honour, each taking the lead in paying it to the other: (Rom. 12:10)
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James 2:1‑4• 1My brethren, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord of glory, with respect of persons:
 2for if there come unto your synagogue a man with a gold ring in splendid apparel, and a poor man also come in in vile apparel,
 3and ye look upon him who wears the splendid apparel, and say, Do thou sit here well, and say to the poor, Do thou stand there, or sit here under my footstool:
 4have ye not made a difference among yourselves, and become judges having evil thoughts? (James 2:1‑4)
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3 John 9• 9I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not. (3 John 9)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and love the chief place in feasts and the first seats in the synagogues,

W. Kelly Translation

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and love the chief place in feasts and the first seats in the synagogues,

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)