Luke 20:45

Jesus condemns the legal experts

45 In the presence of all the people, Jesus said to his disciples,

Luke 20:45 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 20:45

Then in the audience of all the people
Whilst they were about him, and hearing him, and for their sakes too; he said unto his disciples;
yea, he spake to the multitude, as well as to the disciples, as appears from ( Matthew 23:1 ) .

Luke 20:45 In-Context

43 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.'

44 Since David calls him ‘Lord,' how can he be David's son?"

45 In the presence of all the people, 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.

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."