New International Version (NIV)
40They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
Mark 12:40
Mark 12:40 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
40who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers. These will receive all the more condemnation.”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
40who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
40[these scribes] who devour (confiscate) widows’ houses, and offer long prayers for appearance’s sake [to impress others]. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
40They defraud widows of their houses,12:40 Literally They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
40They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”