Mark 12:40

The Scriptures 1998

who are devouring widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers. These shall receive greater judgment.”

Cross References

Ezekiel 22:25

“There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst, like a roaring lion tearing the prey. They have devoured life, they have taken wealth and precious matters, they have made many widows in her midst.

Micah 2:2

And they coveted fields and seized them, also houses, and took them away. And they oppressed a man and his house, a man and his inheritance.

Matthew 23:13

“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the reign of the heavens before men, for you do not go in, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

Matthew 23:14

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you eat up widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers. Because of this you shall receive greater judgment.

Matthew 23:33

“Serpents, brood of adders! How would you escape the judgment of Gehenna?

Matthew 6:7

“And when praying, do not keep on babbling like the gentiles. For they think that they shall be heard for their many words.

Mark 12:39

and the best seats in the congregations, and the best places at feasts,

Luke 20:47

who devour widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers. They shall receive greater judgment.”

2 Corinthians 11:20

For you put up with it if anyone enslaves you, if anyone devours you, if anyone takes from you, if anyone exalts himself, if one hits you in the face.

2 Timothy 3:6

For among them are those who creep into households and captivate silly women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,