Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 16:19 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 16:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 16 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Rich Man and Lazarus
“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”
Luke 16:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 16:19
Jesus begins His parable of the rich man and Lazarus by describing extreme wealth and luxury. Purple dye was extracted from murex shellfish and was extraordinarily expensive, while 'fine linen' (Greek 'bussos') referred to expensive Egyptian linen worn by the wealthy and by priests. The phrase 'fared sumptuously every day' emphasizes continuous extravagant living. This parable, unique to Luke, illustrates Jesus' frequent warnings about wealth's spiritual dangers (Luke 6:24, 12:15-21, 18:25) and demonstrates that earthly circumstances will be reversed in eternity based on one's relationship wit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 16:19
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“this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: pride”
“and stretch themselves on their couches”
“seeing that he became very sad”
“that it might be to you for a banner; blue and purple from the islands of Elishah was your awning.”
“you rich”
“besides the crescents”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”
“There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.,And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.,,,,,,,,”
“and weaving a crown of thorns”