But the Scribes used to come to women, who were left without the protection of their husbands, as though they were their protectors; and by a pretence of prayer, a reverend exterior and hypocrisy, they used to deceive widows, and thus also devour the houses of the rich.
It goes on: “These shall receive a greater damnation,” that is, than the other Jews, who sinned.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).