Devine Scripture

Luke 6:24

Luke chapter 6 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Context

v.23Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

v.24This passage

v.25Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:32

    For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

  • Psalms 73:3

    For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Matthew 6:5

    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.

  • James 2:6

    But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?

  • Amos 4:1

    Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, that oppress the poor, that crush the needy, that say unto their lords, Bring, and let us drink.

  • Matthew 6:2

    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.