Bible verse
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 20.
43 until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
44 Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?”
45 In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,
46 “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.
47 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
KJV
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
ASV
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
ERV
which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
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