Luke 20:45-47

New International Reader's Version

Warning Against the Teachers of the Law

⁴⁵ All the people were listening. Jesus said to his disciples, ⁴⁶ “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in long robes. They love to be greeted with respect in the market. They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. They also love to have the places of honor at banquets. ⁴⁷ They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”