Mark 12:41

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

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the hypocrisy of those who exploit vulnerable individuals while appearing pious through lengthy prayers. Jesus contrasts their outward piety with their inward greed, indicating that such false piety warrants more severe judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 41. Sat over against. Opposite to, in full sight of. The treasury. This was in the court of the women. See Mt 21:12. In that court there were fixed a number of places or coffers, made with a large open mouth, in the shape of a trumpet, for the purpose of receiving the offerings of the people; and the money thus contributed was devoted to the service of the temple--to incense, sacrifice, etc. {w} "And Jesus sat" Lu 21:3 {1} "cast money" "A piece of brass money;" see Mt 10:9 __________________________________________________________________

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