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
Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it.
Micah 2:2
They confiscate the fields they desire, and seize the houses they want. They defraud people of their homes, and deprive people of the land they have inherited.
Micah 3:1
I said, "Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the nation of Israel! You ought to know what is just,
Matthew 23:14
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Luke 20:47
They devour widows' property, and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment."
2 Timothy 3:6
For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.
Long
Matthew 6:7
When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.
Matthew 11:22
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!
Matthew 23:33
You snakes, you offspring of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?
Luke 12:47
That servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating.