40 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”

40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

40 Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.”

40 who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”

40 But they cheat widows and steal their houses and then try to make themselves look good by saying long prayers. They will receive a greater punishment.”

40 they that devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.

40 who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.

40 They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.” 

40 They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive harsher punishment.”

40 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

40 who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy prayers for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!”

40 They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish those men very much.”

40 who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation.”