For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;
Luke 6:24 - English Standard Version 2016 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;
The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”
“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
“Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court?