Luke 20:45-47

GOD’S WORD Translation

Jesus Disapproves of the Example Set by the Experts in Moses’ Teachings^(A)

⁴⁵ While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples, ⁴⁶ “Beware of the experts in Moses’ Teachings! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces, to have the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at dinners. ⁴⁷ They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.”