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Luke 20:47
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47 · World English Bible
Luke 20:47 in other translations
Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these will receive greater condemnation."
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In context
44 “David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?”
45 In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,
46 “Beware of those scribes who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
47 who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
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