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Mark 12:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

They want the best seats at church and the head table at every dinner party.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people are more concerned with looking important than actually being faithful.

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Watch out for these religious leaders who love showing off in their fancy robes, soaking up attention when people recognize them in public, claiming the best seats at church, and making sure they get the head table at every dinner party.

They love getting the VIP treatment at dinners and grabbing the front row seats at church where everyone can see them.

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