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Luke 16:19
“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”
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Luke 16:19 Context
16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 18Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. 19There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" Luke 16:19 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Luke 16:19
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
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Wesley's Notes for Luke 16:19
16:19 There was a certain rich man - Very probably a Pharisee, and one that justified himself before men; a very honest, as well as honourable gentleman: though it was not proper to mention his name on this occasion: who was clothed in purple and fine linen - and doubtless esteemed on this account, (perhaps not only by those who sold it, but by most that knew him,) as encouraging trade, and acting according to his quality: And feasted splendidly every day - And consequently was esteemed yet more, for his generosity and hospitality in keeping so good a table.
People's Bible Notes for Luke 16:19
Lu 16:19 "The Rich Man and the Beggar" (Lu 16:19-31). A parable, also, showing the consequences of a worldly spirit and the worldly use of wealth. Arnot says: ``Here, as in other cognate parables, great wisdom is displayed in bringing the whole force of the rebuke to bear on one point. It is not intimated that this man made free with other people's money, or that he had gained his fortune in a dishonest way. All other charges are removed, that the weight lying all on one point may more effectively imprint the intended lesson. To have represented him as dishonest, or drunken, would have blunted the weapon's edge. Here is an affluent citizen, on whose fair fame the breath of scandal can fix no blot. He had a large portion in the world, and did not seek--did not desire--any other. He spent his wealth in pleasing himself, and did not lay it out in serving God or helping man.'' A certain rich man. Not one whom the world would call great, but eminently respectable; one whom the worldly would admire, while the poor man was one whom the covetous world despise. Clothed in purple. The purple was anciently the royal color, the gorgeous hue of the imperial robes, and hence the very term, "the purple", is still used to signify the royal dignity. Fine linen. The finest apparel. Fared sumptuously every day. Enjoying not only the most sumptuous fare on the table every day, but every sensual enjoyment. How the world would admire his lot in life!
ΒΆ There was a certaine rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared sumptuously euery day.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.
- Basic English Bible
Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.
- Darby Bible
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
- Webster's Bible
There was once a rich man who habitually arrayed himself in purple and fine linen, and enjoyed a splendid banquet every day,
- Weymouth Bible
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
- World English Bible
There was a riche man, and was clothid in purpur, and whit silk, and eete euery dai schynyngli.
- Wycliffe Bible
`And -- a certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, making merry sumptuously every day,
- Youngs Literal Bible