# 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]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/feast]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/synagogue]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/rabbi]]