“The passions of the Scribes were the love of vainglory and the love of gain. That the disciples should avoid these hateful crimes, He gives them this warning, and adds, And love greetings in the markets.”
Cyril of Alexandria, 5th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
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46Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
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In context
44David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
45Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
— Luke 20:46 —
47Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.