Mark 12:38-40
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Jesus Denounces the Scribes(A)
38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes, to be greeted in the marketplaces, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40 They devour widows’ houses[a] and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!”
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- Mark 12:40 I.e. rob widows by taking their houses
Luke 20:45-47
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Jesus Denounces the Scribes(A)
45 While all the people were listening, he told his disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows’ houses[a] and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!”
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- Luke 20:47 I.e. rob widows by taking their houses
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