Luke 6:24

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Summary

Luke 6:24

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Woe

For

Luke 16:19

Matthew 6:2

Bible References

Woe

And he said to them, See, and watch yourselves from covetousness: for not in the abounding to any one of his possessions is his life.

And he having heard these things, was sorely grieved: for he was very rich.

Wherefore shall the unjust live? They grew old, also they were strong in power.

They trusting upon their wealth, and they will glory in the multitude of their riches.

For I was envious at the foolish; I shall see the peace of the unjust

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the error of the foolish shall destroy them.

And I said, Surely, they are weak; they became foolish: for they knew not the way of Jehovah, the judgment of their God.

Hear this word, ye heifers of Bashan, which are upon the mountain of Shomeron, oppressing the poor, breaking in pieces the needy, saying to their lords, Bring, and we will drink.

Wo! to those living at ease in Zion, and trusting in the mountain of Shomeron, being distinguished the chief of the nations, and to them the house of Israel came.

Great shall be the glory of this latter house above the first, said Jehovah of armies: and in this place I will give peace, says Jehovah of armies.

To the rich now in this life, proclaim not to be highminded, nor to be hoping upon the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, offering us all things richly for profit;

And ye have despised the beggar. Do not the rich bring you into subjection, and draw you before tribunals?

Come on now, ye rich, weep, uttering loud cries of grief for the misfortunes coming upon you.

Give back to her as also she gave back to you, and double to her double things according to her works: in the cup in which she mixed, mix to her double.

For

A certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, being daily splendidly gladdened:

When therefore thou doest alms, thou shouldst not sound the trumpet before thee, as hypocrites do in the assemblies, and in the streets, that they might be praised by men. Verily I say to you, They have their reward.