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All the people were listening. 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 ) .
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Luke 20:45 In-Context
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until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” ’
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David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”
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While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,
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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.
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They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”