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
Alas for you, Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You destroy widow's houses, even while pretending to make long prayers; therefore you shall receive greater condemnation.
Luke 20:47
These are the men who rob widows of their houses, and make a pretense of saying long prayers. Their sentence will be all the heavier."
2 Timothy 3:6
For among them are to be found those who creep into homes and captivate weak women--women who, loaded with sins, and slaves to all kinds of passions,
Long
Matthew 6:7
When praying, do not repeat the same words over and over again, as is done by the Gentiles, who think that by using many words they will obtain a hearing.
Matthew 11:22
Yet, I tell you, the doom of Tyre and Sidon will be more bearable in the 'Day of Judgment' than yours.
Matthew 23:33
You serpents and brood of vipers! How can you escape being sentenced to the Pit?
Luke 12:47
The servant who knows his master's wishes and yet does not prepare and act accordingly will receive many lashes;