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Mark 12:40

PrideMoney and wealthJudgment

38 In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,

39 and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

41 As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.

42 Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

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BSB
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
KJV
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
WEB
those who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
ASV
they that devour widows` houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
DARBY
who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.
BLB
those devouring the houses of widows and praying long as a pretext. These will receive more abundant judgment.”
ÅB
de som spiser opp enkers hus og for et syns skyld holder lange bønner! Disse skal få dess hårdere dom.
OTB
De fortærer enkers hus og for et skue lager de lange bønner. Disse mennene vil få en strengere dom."
B1930
de som opeter enkers hus og for et syns skyld holder lange bønner! Disse skal få dess hårdere dom.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 20:47

    They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

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  • Matthew 23:33

    You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?

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  • Matthew 23:13

    Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

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  • Matthew 6:7

    And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

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  • Ezekiel 22:25

    The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.

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  • Luke 12:47–48

    That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:6

    They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions,

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  • Micah 3:1–4

    Then I said: “Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice?

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