Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Devour
Bible References
Devour
Matthew 23:14
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Luke 20:47
They consume widows' houses [i.e., by foreclosing on them] and [then] cover it up by offering lengthy prayers. These people will receive a heavier judgment."
2 Timothy 3:6
They are the kind of people who enter homes and influence [morally] weak-willed women, loaded down with sins, [and] led on by all kinds of evil desires.
Long
Matthew 6:7
And when you pray, do not use worthless repetitions like the [unconverted] Gentiles, for they think their lengthy, repetitious wording [in prayer] is more likely to be heard [by God].
Matthew 11:22
But I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency on the judgment day than you people will.
Matthew 23:33
You snakes! You children of snakes! How do you expect to escape being judged [and condemned] in hell?
Luke 12:47
And that slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not make preparations [i.e., for his master's return], or do what his master wanted, will be whipped with many lashes.