Luke 20:47
Luke 20:47 American Standard Version (ASV)
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
Luke 20:47 New Living Translation (NLT)
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 severely punished.”
Luke 20:45-47 The Message (MSG)
With everybody listening, Jesus spoke to his disciples. “Watch out for the religion scholars. They love to walk around in academic gowns, preen in the radiance of public flattery, bask in prominent positions, sit at the head table at every church function. And all the time they are exploiting the weak and helpless. The longer their prayers, the worse they get. But they’ll pay for it in the end.”
Luke 20:47 King James Version (KJV)
which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 20:47 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47 New Century Version (NCV)
But they cheat widows and steal their houses and then try to make themselves look good by saying long prayers. They will receive a greater punishment.”
Luke 20:47 New International Version (NIV)
They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
Luke 20:47 New King James Version (NKJV)
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47 Amplified Bible (AMP)
These [men]who confiscate and devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense [to appear devout] offer long prayers. These [men] will receive the greater [sentence of] condemnation.”