Verse Comparison: Mark 12:40
American Standard Version
they that devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
Amplified® Bible
Who devour widows' houses and to cover it up make long prayers. They will receive the heavier [sentence of] condemnation.
Contemporary English Version
But they cheat widows out of their homes and pray long prayers just to show off. They will be punished most of all.
Darby English Version
who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.
Good News Bible
They take advantage of widows and rob them of their homes, and then make a show of saying long prayers. Their punishment will be all the worse!"
International Standard Version
They devour widows' houses and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!"
King James Version
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
New American Standard Bible
who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation."
New International Version
They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."
New King James Version
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation."
Young's Literal Translation
who are devouring the widows' houses, and for a pretense are making long prayers; these shall receive more abundant judgment.'
