luke 20:47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

luke 20:47 who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation."

47. devour, &c.--taking advantage of their helpless condition and confiding character, to obtain possession of their property, while by their "long prayers" they made them believe they were raised far above "filthy lucre." So much "the greater damnation" awaits them. What a lifelike description of the Romish clergy, the true successors of "the scribes!"

luke 20:47 who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation."

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