Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

Bible References

Is that maketh himself rich

Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
1 Corinthians 4:8
You are already filled! You have already become rich! You have become kings without us! And indeed, I wish that you had become kings so that we also might reign with you.
2 Peter 2:19
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for whatever overcomes a man, to that he is enslaved.
Revelation 3:17
You say, "I am rich; I have become wealthy, and have need of nothing"and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked,

That maketh himself poor

1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Revelation 2:9
I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and I know the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.