Luke 20:47

47 They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The scribes will receive the most severe punishment."

Luke 20:47 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 20:47

Which devour widows' houses
As the characters of them, in the preceding verse, expose their pride, this shows their avarice; they were very voracious and cruel; they did not spare widows, but devoured their substance: and for a show make long prayers;
to cover their wickedness, pretending great devotion and religion; the same shall receive greater damnation:
than openly profane sinners; doing such wickedness under a cloak of religion, will aggravate their condemnation; (See Gill on Matthew 23:14).

Luke 20:47 In-Context

45 While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples,

46 "Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces, to have the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at dinners.

47 They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The scribes will receive the most severe punishment."