Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Is that maketh himself rich
That maketh himself poor
Bible References
Is that maketh himself rich
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
1 Corinthians 4:8
Already are ye filled, already have ye become rich; you did reign without us: and I would indeed that you did reign, in order that we also might reign along with you.
2 Peter 2:19
promising them liberty, they themselves being the slaves of corruption: for to whatsoever any one has been subordinated, to this he has become enslaved.
Revelation 3:17
Because you are saying, That I am rich, and have increased in riches, and have need as to nothing, and do you not know that you are miserable, and pitiful, and poor, and 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 glorious, but we are dishonorable.
2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;
Revelation 2:9
I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.