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 then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."
Luke 18:23
But the man became greatly distressed on hearing this, for he was extremely rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.
James 2:6
But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?
James 5:1
Listen to me, you rich men, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming upon you!
Revelation 18:6
Pay her back the treatment with which she has treated you; yes, repay twice over what her actions deserve; in the cup which she mixed for you, mix for her as much again;
For
Luke 16:19
There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.
Matthew 6:2
Therefore, when you do acts of charity, do not have a trumpet blown in front of you, as hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. There, I tell you, is their reward!