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Atomic Bible
Mark 12:40
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
from Beware of the Scribes, Mark 12:38-40
What it says

They defraud widows and pray at length for show, and they will receive greater condemnation.

What it is doing

The verse joins hidden abuse to public prayer and judgment.

In context

38In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, 39and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”