There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in the midst thereof.
Mark 12:40 - Revised Version 1885 they which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who devour widows' houses and to cover it up make long prayers. They will receive the heavier [sentence of] condemnation. American Standard Version (1901) they that devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation. Common English Bible They are the ones who cheat widows out of their homes, and to show off they say long prayers. They will be judged most harshly.” Catholic Public Domain Version who devour the houses of widows under the pretense of long prayers. These shall receive the more extensive judgment." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer: these shall receive greater judgment. |
There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in the midst thereof.
And they covet fields, and seize them; and houses, and take them away: and they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.
Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgement of hell?
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you captive, if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face.
For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,