Luke 20:45

Warning against the Scribes

45 While all the people were listening, He 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 Your footstool.'
44 David calls Him 'Lord'; how then can the Messiah be his Son?"
45 While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples,
46 "Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.
47 They devour widows' houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive greater punishment."
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