THE SCRIBES CONDEMNED BY JESUS

Then, in the course of his teaching within the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and love to accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.” Return