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47 They[a] devour[b] widows’ property,[c] and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment.”

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  1. Luke 20:47 tn Grk “who,” continuing the sentence begun in v. 46.
  2. Luke 20:47 sn 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.
  3. Luke 20:47 tn 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).