35 And Jesus began to say , as He taught in the temple , "How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David ? 36 "David himself said in the Holy Spirit , ' THE Lord SAID TO MY Lord , "SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND , UNTIL I PUT YOUR ENEMIES BENEATH YOUR FEET ."' 37 "David himself calls Him 'Lord '; so in what sense is He his son ?" And the large crowd enjoyed listening to Him.
38 In His teaching He was saying : "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes , and like respectful greetings in the market places , 39 and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets , 40 who devour widows' houses , and for appearance's sake offer long prayers ; these will receive greater condemnation ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 12:35-40
Commentary on Mark 12:35-40
(Read Mark 12:35-40)
When we attend to what the Scriptures declare, as to the person and offices of Christ, we shall be led to confess him as our Lord and God; to obey him as our exalted Redeemer. If the common people hear these things gladly, while the learned and distinguished oppose, the former are happy, and the latter to be pitied. And as sin, disguised with a show of piety, is double iniquity, so its doom will be doubly heavy.