Luke 16:19 cpdv — A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day. "

— Luke 16:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 16 — Context

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The law and the prophets were until John. Since then, the kingdom of God is being evangelized, and everyone acts with violence toward it.

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But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to fall away.

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Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery. And whoever marries her who has been divorced by her husband commits adultery.

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A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day.

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And there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who lay at his gate, covered with sores,

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wanting to be filled with the crumbs which were falling from the wealthy man’s table. But no one gave it to him. And even the dogs came and licked his sores.

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Then it happened that the beggar died, and he was carried by the Angels into the bosom of Abraham. Now the wealthy man also died, and he was entombed in Hell.

Luke 16:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:19 say?
Luke 16:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day. ”
Where is Luke 16:19 in the Bible?
Luke 16:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 19.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 16:19.
What translation should I read Luke 16:19 in?
Luke 16:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 16:19?
Luke 16:19 reads (CPDV): “A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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