Luke 20:45
New International Version
While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,

New Living Translation
Then, with the crowds listening, he turned to his disciples and said,

English Standard Version
And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,

Berean Standard Bible
In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples,

King James Bible
Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,

New King James Version
Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples,

New American Standard Bible
And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,

NASB 1995
And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,

NASB 1977
And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,

Legacy Standard Bible
And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,

Amplified Bible
And with all the people listening, He said to His disciples,

Christian Standard Bible
While all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples,

American Standard Version
And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,

Contemporary English Version
While everyone was listening to Jesus, he said to his disciples:

English Revised Version
And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples,

Good News Translation
As all the people listened to him, Jesus said to his disciples,

International Standard Version
While all the people were listening, he told his disciples,

Majority Standard Bible
In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,

NET Bible
As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,

New Heart English Bible
In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then in the audience of all the people, he said to his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to the disciples,

World English Bible
In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the people hearing, He said to His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples,

Young's Literal Translation
And, all the people hearing, he said to his disciples,

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the people hearing, he said to his disciples,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples:

New American Bible
Then, within the hearing of all the people, he said to [his] disciples,

New Revised Standard Version
In the hearing of all the people he said to the disciples,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And while all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And while all the people heard, he said to his disciples:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And while all the people were listening, he said to his disciples:

Godbey New Testament
And all the people hearing, He said to His disciples,

Haweis New Testament
And whilst all the people were hearkening, he said to his disciples,

Mace New Testament
then in the audience of all the people, he said to his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to the disciples,

Worrell New Testament
And, while all the people were hearing, He said to the disciples,

Worsley New Testament
And He said to his disciples, in the audience of all the people,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Beware of the Scribes
44Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” 45In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, 46“Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.…

Cross References
Matthew 23:1-7
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. ...

Mark 12:38-40
In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, / and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

Matthew 6:1-5
“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ...

Matthew 23:13-15
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.

Matthew 23:23-28
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. / You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. ...

Matthew 23:29-36
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. / And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ / So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. ...

Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: / ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

2 Timothy 3:5
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Jeremiah 23:11
“For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 34:2-4
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”

Zephaniah 3:4
Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law.


Treasury of Scripture

Then in the audience of all the people he said to his disciples,

Matthew 15:10
And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

Matthew 23:1
Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

Mark 8:34
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

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In the hearing
This phrase indicates that Jesus was speaking openly and publicly. The Greek word used here is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which means to hear or listen. This suggests that Jesus wanted His message to be accessible to everyone present, emphasizing the importance of transparency and openness in His teachings. In a historical context, public teaching was a common method for rabbis to communicate with their followers, ensuring that the message reached a wide audience.

of all the people
The phrase underscores the inclusivity of Jesus' audience. The Greek word "λαός" (laos) refers to the people or the populace, indicating that Jesus' teachings were meant for everyone, not just a select group. This reflects the universal nature of His message and mission, which was to reach all of humanity with the truth of God's kingdom. Historically, this setting in the temple courts would have been bustling with a diverse crowd, symbolizing the reach of Jesus' ministry.

He said
This simple phrase highlights the authority of Jesus as a teacher and prophet. The Greek verb "λέγω" (lego) means to say or speak, and it is often used in the Gospels to introduce Jesus' teachings. This emphasizes the importance of His words and the divine authority with which He spoke. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus' words are seen as the ultimate truth, carrying the weight of divine revelation.

to His disciples
This phrase indicates the primary audience of Jesus' message, His disciples. The Greek word "μαθητής" (mathetes) means a learner or follower, and it is used to describe those who were committed to following Jesus and learning from His teachings. This highlights the role of the disciples as both students and future leaders who would carry on Jesus' mission. In a broader sense, it also speaks to all believers who are called to be disciples, learning from Jesus and living out His teachings in their lives. Historically, the disciples were being prepared to spread the Gospel after Jesus' resurrection and ascension, making this teaching moment crucial for their spiritual formation.

(45-47) Then in the audience of all the people.--Better, in the hearing. See Notes on Matthew 23, especially Luke 20:6-7, and Mark 12:38-40. St. Luke's report agrees almost verbally with the latter.

Chief rooms.--Better, chief places.

Verses 45-47. - St. Luke's brief summary of the Lord's denunciation of the scribes and others. Verses 45, 46. - Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes. Here, in St. Matthew, follows the great denunciation of the Sanhedrist authorities with the other rabbis, Pharisees, and public teachers and leaders of the people. It fills the whole of the twenty-third chapter of the First Gospel. The details would be scarcely interesting to St. Luke's Gentile readers, so be thus briefly summarizes them. Which desire to walk in long robes. "With special conspicuousness of fringes (Numbers 15:38-40). 'The supreme tribunal,' said R. Nachman, 'will duly punish hypocrites who wrap their talliths round them to appear, what they are not, true Pharisees '" (Farrar).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In the hearing
Ἀκούοντος (Akouontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

of all
παντὸς (pantos)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people,
λαοῦ (laou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

[Jesus] said
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

disciples,
μαθηταῖς (mathētais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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