Luke 20:47
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Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
In other translations
Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Greek words
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