Luke 20:47

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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)
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these will receive greater condemnation.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Which{G3739} devour{G2719}{(G5719)} widows{G5503}' houses{G3614}, and{G2532} for a shew{G4392} make{G4336} long{G3117} prayers{G4336}{(G5736)}: the same{G3778} shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} greater{G4055} damnation{G2917}.
Strong's King James
(47) Who consume widows' houses and in pretence pray at length, these ones will receive greater condemnation."
The F.O.G
[47] Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their homes and properties, while making a show of long prayers. Their punishment will be severe indeed." His warning exposed religious hypocrisy and its consequences.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
who devour the houses of the widows, and for a pretence make long prayers, these shall receive more abundant judgment.’
Young's Literal Translation

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