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Selected Verse: Luke 6:24 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Lu 6:24 |
King James |
But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
rich . . . full . . . laugh--who have all their good things and joyous feelings here and now, in perishable objects.
received your consolation--(see on Luk 16:25).
shall hunger--their inward craving strong as ever, but the materials of satisfaction forever gone. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Woe
These woes are not noted by Matthew.
Have received (ἀπέχετε)
In Mat 6:5, Mat 6:16, the Rev. has properly changed "they have their reward" to "they have received." The verb, compounded of ἀπό, off or from, and ἔχω, lo have, literally means to have nothing left to desire. Thus in Phi 4:18, when Paul says, "I have all things (ἀπέχω πάντα)," he does not mean merely an acknowledgment of the receipt of the Church's gift, but that he is fully furnished. "I have all things to the full."
Consolation (παράκλησις)
From παρά, to the side of, and καλέω, to call or summon. Literally, a calling to one's side to help; and therefore entreaty, passing on into the sense of exhortation, and thence into that of consolatory exhortation; and so coming round to mean that which one is summoned to give to a suppliant - consolation. Thus it embodies the call for help, and the response to the call. Its use corresponds with that of the kindred verb παρακαλέω, to exhort or console. In its original sense of calling for aid the noun appears in the New Testament only in Co2 8:4 : with much entreaty. The verb appears frequently in this sense, rendered beseech, pray (Mat 8:34; Mat 14:36; Mar 1:40; Mar 5:12, etc.). In the sense of consolation or comfort the noun occurs in Luk 2:25; Luk 6:24; Co2 1:3; Co2 7:4; Plm 1:7. The verb, in Mat 2:18; Mat 5:4 :; Luk 16:25; Co2 1:4. In some instances, however, the meaning wavers between console and exhort. In the sense of exhortation or counsel, the noun may be found in Act 13:15; Rom 12:8; Heb 13:22. The verb, in Act 2:40; Act 11:23; Act 14:22; Rom 12:8; Tit 2:15. Neither the noun nor the verb appear in the writings of John, but the kindred word παράκλητος the Paraclete, Comforter, or Advocate, is peculiar to him. On this word, see on Joh 14:16. It should be noted, however, that the word comfort goes deeper than its popular conception of soothing. It is from the later Latin confortare, to make strong. Thus Wycliffe renders Luk 1:80, "the child waxed, and was comforted in spirit" (A. V., waxed strong); and Tyndale, Luk 22:43, "there appeared an angel from heaven comforting him" (A. V., strengthening). The comfort which Christ gives is not always soothing. The Holy Spirit, the Comforter, is to convince of sin and of judgment. Underlying the word is the sense of a wise counsel or admonition which rouses and braces the moral nature and encourages and strengthens it to do and to endure. When, therefore, Christ says "they that mourn shall be comforted," he speaks in recognition of the fact that all sorrow is the outcome of sin, and that true comfort is given, not only in pardon for the past, but in strength to fight and resist and overcome sin. The atmosphere of the word, in short, is not the atmosphere of the sick-chamber, but the tonic breath of the open world, of moral struggle and victory; the atmosphere for him that climbs and toils and fights. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Miserable are ye rich - If ye have received or sought your consolation or happiness therein. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
But wo unto you that are rich! - The Pharisees, who were laden with the spoils of the people which they received in gifts, etc. These three verses are not found in the sermon, as recorded by Matthew. They seem to be spoken chiefly to the scribes and Pharisees, who, in order to be pleasing to all, spoke to every one what he liked best; and by finesse, flattery, and lies, found out the method of gaining and keeping the good opinion of the multitude. |
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.
4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.