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Jesus Denounces the Scribes

45 In the hearing of all the people he said to the disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes and who love respectful greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.(A) 47 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

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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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Footnotes

  1. Luke 20:47 I.e. rob widows by taking their houses