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 guard yourselves from all covetousness; because one's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses."
Luke 18:23
And, when he heard these things, he became very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those who are rich in this present age, not to be high-minded, nor to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, Who giveth us richly all things for enjoyment;
James 2:6
But ye dishonored the poor man! Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not drag you before the judgment-seats?
James 5:1
Come now, ye rich, weep, howling over your miseries that are coming upon you!
Revelation 18:6
Render to her, as she also rendered; and double the double according to her works; in the cup which she mixed, mix ye to her double.
For
Luke 16:19
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day.
Matthew 6:2
When, therefore, you are doing alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say to you, they receive their reward.