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Luke 20:46

Luke 20:47-1964 bbe — Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment.

Bible in Basic English

"Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment."

— Luke 20:47-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 20:47-1964 in Other Translations

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Luke 20 — Context

44

David then gives him the name of Lord, so how is it possible for him to be his son?

45

And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,

46

Keep away from the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes, and to have words of respect said to them in the market-places, and to take the chief seats in the Synagogues and the first places at feasts;

47

Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment.

Luke 20:47-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:47-1964 say?
Luke 20:47-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment.”
Where is Luke 20:47-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 20:47-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verses 47–1964.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:47-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 20:47-1964 in?
Luke 20:47-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:47-1964?
Luke 20:47-1964 reads (BBE): “Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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