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Matthew 23:6

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 6 They like the most prominent place at evening meals and the front* seats in the synagogues+

Matthew 23:6

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 6 φιλοῦσι they like δὲ but τὴν the πρωτοκλισίαν first place of reclining ἐν in τοῖς the δείπνοις suppers καὶ and τὰς the πρωτοκαθεδρίας front seats ἐν in ταῖς the συναγωγαῖς synagogues

Matthew 23:6

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 6 They like the most prominent place+ at evening meals and the front seats in the synagogues,+

Matthew 23:6

The Bible in Living English
- 6 And they are fond of the first place at dinners and the first seats in synagogues,

Matthew 23:6

American Standard Version
- 6 and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Matthew 23:6

The Emphasized Bible
- 6 And dearly love the first couch in the chief meals And the first seats in the synagogues,

Matthew 23:6

King James Version
- 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 23

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 23:6
  
  front seats: Or “best seats.” Evidently, the presiding officers of the synagogue and distinguished guests sat near the Scripture rolls, in full view of the congregation. These seats of honor were likely reserved for such prominent individuals.