Jesus Accuses Some Leaders

⁴⁵ While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his followers, ⁴⁶ “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around wearing fancy clothes, and they love for people to greet them with respect in the marketplaces. They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues and at feasts. ⁴⁷ But they cheat widows and steal their houses and then try to make themselves look good by saying long prayers. They will receive a greater punishment.”