Mark 12:40προφάσει
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 20:47προφάσει
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
John 15:22πρόφασιν
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.
Acts 27:30προφάσει
Meanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.
Philippians 1:18προφάσει
What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
1 Thessalonians 2:5προφάσει
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

Abbott-Smith

πρό-φασις, -εως, ἡ
(φήμι), [in LXX: Psa.141:4 (עֲלִילָה), ??עֲלִילָה), ??Dan.6:4-5(5-6) (עִלָּה) Pro.18:1, Hos.10:4 * ;]
a pretence, pretext: Mat.23:1 (WM, R, txt., om.), Mrk.12:40, Luk.20:47 Jhn.15:22, Act.27:30, Php.1:18, 1Th.2:5.†
(AS)

Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.