For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
Luke 6:24 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But woe to (alas for) you who are rich (abounding in material resources), for you already are receiving your consolation (the solace and sense of strengthening and cheer that come from prosperity) and have taken and enjoyed your comfort in full [having nothing left to be awarded you]. American Standard Version (1901) But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. Common English Bible But how terrible for you who are rich, because you have already received your comfort. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But woe to you that are rich: for you have your consolation. |
For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
But ye have dishonoured the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgement-seats?