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 said to them, "Be ever on the alert and always on your guard against every form of greed, because a man's life does not consist in his possessions, even though they are abundant."
Luke 18:23
But when he heard that, he was very sad, for he was surpassingly rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Continue charging the rich of this world to stop being haughty and not to fix their hope on a thing so uncertain as riches, but on God who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment;
James 2:6
But you, in contrast, have humiliated the poor man. Are not the rich men those who oppress you and drag you to court?
James 5:1
Come now, you rich people, weep aloud and howl over the miseries that are sure to overtake you.
Revelation 18:6
Pay her back in her own coin; give her double for what she has done. In the cup that she has mixed, mix twice as much for her.
For
Luke 16:19
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in dazzling luxury every day.
Matthew 6:2
So whenever you do your deeds of charity, never blow your own horn in public, as the hypocrites are in the habit of doing in the synagogues and on the street corners, to be praised by the people. I solemnly say to you, they already have their reward.