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Mark 12:40

PrideMoney and wealthJudgment

38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

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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

    Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

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  • Matthew 23:33

    Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

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  • Matthew 23:13

    But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

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  • Matthew 6:7

    But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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  • Ezekiel 22:25

    There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.

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  • Luke 12:47–48

    And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:6

    For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

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  • Micah 3:1–4

    And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

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