Luke 11:43 meaning and explanation
Woe to you Pharisees! You love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.
Luke 11:43, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is dining at a Pharisee's house, and after the host is surprised that He did not wash before the meal, Jesus pronounces a series of woes on the Pharisees and experts in the law. Here He names two everyday signs of status: the chief seats in the synagogues, the places of honor at the front, and greetings in the marketplaces, where people addressed respected teachers with titles.
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