Mark 12:40 meaning and explanation
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Mark 12:40, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Jesus is teaching in the temple courts, warning the crowd about the scribes, the respected legal experts of his day. Having described their love of honor and attention, he names a darker practice: they devour widows' houses, likely by exploiting vulnerable women's property or finances, while covering it with long public prayers.
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