¶ Moreover when ye fast, be not sad as the hypocrites are. For they disfigure their faces, that it might appear unto men that they fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
Luke 6:24 - William Tyndale New Testament ¶ But woe be to you that are rich: for ye have therein 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. |
¶ Moreover when ye fast, be not sad as the hypocrites are. For they disfigure their faces, that it might appear unto men that they fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
Whensoever therefore thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues, and in the streets, for to be praised of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
¶ And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
Woe be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Woe be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wail, and weep.
¶ Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,
But ye have despised the poor. Are not the rich they which oppress you: and they which draw you before judges?