Luke 20:47

Weymouth NT

who swallow up the property of widows and mask their wickedness by making long prayers. They will be punished far more severely than others.«

Cross References

Matthew 23:13

»But alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you lock the door of the Kingdom of the Heavens against men; you yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those to enter who are seeking to do so.«

Matthew 23:14

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Mark 12:40

and who swallow up the property of widows and then mask their wickedness by making long prayers: these men will receive far heavier punishment.«

Luke 12:1

Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, »Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of hypocrisy.

Luke 20:46

»Beware of the Scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love to be bowed to in places of public resort and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues or at a dinner party;

Luke 21:1

Looking up He saw the people throwing their gifts into the Treasury–the rich people.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves–God is our witness;

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.

James 3:1

Do not be eager, my brethren, for many among you to become teachers; for you know that we teachers shall undergo severer judgement.