He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Luke 5:33 - King James 2000 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but you eat and drink? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then they said to Him, The disciples of John practice fasting often and offer up prayers of [special] petition, and so do [the disciples] of the Pharisees also, but Yours eat and drink. American Standard Version (1901) And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink. Common English Bible Some people said to Jesus, “The disciples of John fast often and pray frequently. The disciples of the Pharisees do the same, but your disciples are always eating and drinking.” Catholic Public Domain Version But they said to him, "Why do the disciples of John fast frequently, and make supplications, and those of the Pharisees act similarly, while yours eat and drink?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they said to him: Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees in like manner; but thine eat and drink? |
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
And when you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: yea, when you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
And when you did eat, and when you did drink, did not you eat for yourselves, and drink for yourselves?
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither allow you them that are entering to go in.
Who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Who devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater condemnation.
And he said unto them, Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays,