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
The conspiracy of its prophets in the midst of her [is] like a roaring lion [that] is tearing prey. They devour people, and they take wealth and treasure; they make its widows numerous in the midst of her.
Micah 2:2
They covet fields and seize [them], and houses, and they take [them] away. They oppress a man and his house; a man and his inheritance.
Micah 3:1
And I said, "Listen, O heads of Jacob and leaders of the house of Israel! [Is it] not for you to know justice?
Luke 20:47
who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"
2 Timothy 3:6
For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,
Long
Matthew 6:7
"But [when you] pray, do not babble repetitiously like the pagans, for they think that because of their many words they will be heard.
Matthew 11:22
Nevertheless I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and for Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Matthew 23:33
Serpents! Offspring of vipers! How will you escape from the condemnation to hell?
Luke 12:47
And that slave who knew the will of his master and did not prepare or do according to his will {will be given a severe beating}.