Luke 20:47 meaning and explanation
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is warning his disciples publicly about the scribes, the professional interpreters of the law who enjoyed honor and influence in Jerusalem. In the previous verses he has described their love of display, and here he names two specific sins: they defraud widows of their houses, and they make lengthy prayers for show.
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