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38 (A)And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who want to walk around in long robes, and want (B)respectful greetings in the marketplaces, 39 and best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, 40 (C)who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation.”

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Do Not Do What They Do

38 He also said to them in his teaching, “Beware of the experts in the law who like to walk around in long robes and receive greetings in the marketplaces. 39 They love the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40 They devour widows’ houses and offer long prayers to look good. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

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