Luke 20:45-47
Christian Standard Bible
Warning against the Scribes
45 While(A) all the people were listening, he said to his disciples, 46 “Beware(B) of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.(C) 47 They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive harsher judgment.”
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Luke 20:45-47
International Standard Version
Jesus Denounces the Scribes(A)
45 While all the people were listening, he told his disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows’ houses[a] and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!”
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- Luke 20:47 I.e. rob widows by taking their houses
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