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Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.”
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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."
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As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,
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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.”
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Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.
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But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.