# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues speaking to the crowds and disciples about the Pharisees.

# chief places ... chief seats

Both of these are the places where the most important people sit.

# marketplaces

large, open-air areas where people buy and sell items

# to be called 'Rabbi' by people

This can be stated in active form. AT: "for people to call them 'Rabbi'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])