45 In the presence of all the people, Jesus said to his disciples,
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While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,
46 "Watch out for the legal experts. They like to walk around in long robes. They love being greeted with honor in the markets. They long for the places of honor in the synagogues and at banquets.
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“Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
47 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."
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They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”