^38 (A)And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like ^(B)personal greetings in the marketplaces, ³⁹ and seats of honor 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 all the more condemnation.”