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They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
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Mark 12:40 Meaning and Commentary
Mark 23:40
Which devour widows' houses (
See Gill on
Matthew 23:14
).
Taken from
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Mark 12:40 In-Context
38
As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,
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and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets!
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They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
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He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums.
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A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny.
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