Mark 12:40

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They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
those who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Which devour{G2719}{(G5723)} widows{G5503}' houses{G3614}, and{G2532} for a pretence{G4392} make{G4336} long{G3117} prayers{G4336}{(G5740)}: these{G3778} shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} greater{G4055} damnation{G2917}.
Strong's King James
(40) They devour the widows' houses and for appearance offer lengthy prayers (davvening); these will receive far more condemnation."
The F.O.G
[40] Yet they shamelessly exploit vulnerable widows, stealing their property while making a show of long prayers. Their punishment will be severe indeed."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
who are devouring the widows’ houses, and for a pretence are making long prayers; these shall receive more abundant judgment.’
Young's Literal Translation

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