Luk 20:47 | NETfull | STEP | They devour widows’ property, and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment.”

Luke 20:47

47 They ^{▼▼ Grk “who,” continuing the sentence begun in v. 46.} devour ^{▼▼ How they were able to devour widows’ houses is debated. Did they seek too much for contributions, or take too high a commission for their work, or take homes after debts failed to be paid? There is too little said here to be sure.} widows’ property, ^{▼▼ Grk “houses,” “households”; however, the term can have the force of “property” or “possessions” as well (O. Michel, TDNT 5:131; BDAG 695 s.v. οἶκια 1.a).} and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment.”