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Jesus Denounces the Scribes

38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces(A) 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

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Warning against the Scribes

38 He(A) also said in his teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes(B) and who want greetings in the marketplaces,(C) 39 the best seats(D) in the synagogues,(E) and the places of honor(F) at banquets.(G) 40 They devour(H) widows’(I) houses and say long prayers(J) just for show. These will receive harsher judgment.”

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