Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Bible References
Woe
Luke 12:15
And he said to them, "Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Luke 18:23
But when he heard this, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?
James 5:1
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you.
Revelation 18:6
Pay her back even as she has paid, and give back to her double according to her deeds; in the cup which she has mixed, mix a double portion for her.
For
Luke 16:19
"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.
Matthew 6:2
"Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.