For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacence of fools destroys them;
Luke 6:24 - Revised Standard Version “But woe to you that 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 complacence of fools destroys them;
The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the Lord of hosts.’ ”
“And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
“Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. 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 men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
“Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. “Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy.
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court?