Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in great luxury every day.
A Conservative Version
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously daily.
American Standard Version
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Now there was a certain rich man who was dressed in purple [clothing] and soft linen [garments] and who lived every day in pleasure and luxury.
Bible in Basic English
Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.
Common New Testament
"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.
Daniel Mace New Testament
There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.
Darby Translation
Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.
Godbey New Testament
There was a certain rich man, and he was habitually clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day.
Goodspeed New Testament
"There was once a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linen, and to live in luxury every day.
John Wesley New Testament
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted splendidly every day.
Julia Smith Translation
A certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, being daily splendidly gladdened:
King James 2000
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Now a certain man was rich, and dressed [in] purple cloth and fine linen, feasting sumptuously every day.
Modern King James verseion
There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple, and fine bysse, and fared deliciously every day.
Moffatt New Testament
There was a rich man, clad in purple and fine linen, who lived sumptuously every day.
Montgomery New Testament
"Now there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and made merry every day in splendor.
NET Bible
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
New Heart English Bible
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
Noyes New Testament
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day.
Sawyer New Testament
There was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, a certain man, was rich, and he used to clothe himself with purple and fine linen, making merry day by day, brilliantly.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making splendid entertainments every day:
Twentieth Century New Testament
There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.
Webster
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Weymouth New Testament
"There was once a rich man who habitually arrayed himself in purple and fine linen, and enjoyed a splendid banquet every day,
Williams New Testament
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in dazzling luxury every day.
World English Bible
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
Worrell New Testament
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day.
Worsley New Testament
Now there was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, living voluptuously and splendidly every day.
Youngs Literal Translation
And -- a certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, making merry sumptuously every day,
Themes
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Food » List of articles » Sumptuous
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Linen » Garments » For men made of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Riches » Often lead to » Sensual indulgence
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich man who feasted every day
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 16:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Rich Man And Lazarus
18 Whoever divorces his wife and marries another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her that is divorced, commits adultery. 19 There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And there was a certain poor man named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores:
Names
Cross References
Revelation 18:16
saying: Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! for in one hour, so great riches have been brought to ruin.
Mark 15:17
And they clothed him in purple; and having plaited a crown of thorn branches, they put it on him,
Mark 15:20
And when they had derided him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.
Luke 12:16-21
And he spoke a parable to them, saying: The farm of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully.
Luke 15:13
And not many days after, the younger son, taking with him all that was his, left home for a distant country, and there wasted his property in riotous living.
Luke 16:1
And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was accused to him of wasting his goods.
Luke 18:24-25
When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
James 5:1-5
Come, now, you rich men, weep and lament for your miseries that are coming upon you.
Revelation 17:4
And the woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold, and precious stones, and pearls; and she had in her hand a golden cup full of idolatrous pollutions, and the impurities of her lewdness.
Revelation 18:7
As much glory and voluptuousness as she has given to herself, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she says in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.