Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Bible References
Devour
Ezekiel 22:25
There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst, like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in her midst.
Micah 2:2
And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Micah 3:1
And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and you rulers of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?
Matthew 23:14
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayer: therefore you shall receive the greater condemnation.
Luke 20:47
Who devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater condemnation.
2 Timothy 3:6
For of this sort are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with various lusts,
Long
Matthew 6:7
But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 11:22
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
Matthew 23:33
You serpents, you generation of vipers, how can you escape the judgment of hell?
Luke 12:47
And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.