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 to the people he said, "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses."
Luke 18:23
But when he heard these words he became deeply grieved, for he was exceedingly rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge the rich of this world not to be supercilious, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in God, who provides all things richly for our use.
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to court?
James 5:1
Go to now, you rich men! Weep aloud, howl for the miseries which are about to come upon you!
Revelation 18:6
Render to her what she rendered; Yes, pay double what her deeds deserve. In the cup she mixed, mix double for her.
For
Luke 16:19
"Now there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and made merry every day in splendor.
Matthew 6:2
"And whatever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets, in order that men may praise them. In solemn truth I tell you they already have their reward in full.