Rich People

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. — read the full passage →

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

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

But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom. — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

For the sun ariseth with the scorching wind, and withereth the grass; and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his goings.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth. — read the full passage →

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. — read the full passage →

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s shall save it.

Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. — read the full passage →

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.

And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleaning of thy harvest. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. — read the full passage →

For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons. — read the full passage →

And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.

Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. — read the full passage →

If there be with thee a poor man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother;

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: — read the full passage →

I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

But godliness with contentment is great gain: — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him? — read the full passage →

They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be as an unclean thing; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of Jehovah: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels; because it hath been the stumblingblock of their iniquity.

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also.

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

knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers; — read the full passage →

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. — read the full passage →

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

and the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. — read the full passage →

For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed; — read the full passage →

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me: — read the full passage →

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

Thus saith Jehovah: Execute ye justice and righteousness, and deliver him that is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence, to the sojourner, the fatherless, nor the widow; neither shed innocent blood in this place.