Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 20:45-47

"And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; who devour widows` houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation." — Luke 20:45-47 (ASV)

Then in the audience of all the people.—Better, in the hearing. See Notes on Matthew 23:0, especially Luke 20:6-7, and Mark 12:38-40. Saint Luke’s report agrees almost verbally with the latter.

Chief rooms.—Better, chief places.