Luke 6:24 cpdv — Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation. "

— Luke 6:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 6 — Context

21

Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who are weeping now, for you shall laugh.

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Blessed shall you be when men will have hated you, and when they will have separated you and reproached you, and thrown out your name as if evil, because of the Son of man.

23

Be glad in that day and exult. For behold, your reward is great in heaven. For these same things their fathers did to the prophets.

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Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation.

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Woe to you who are satisfied, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

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Woe to you when men will have blessed you. For these same things their fathers did to the false prophets.

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But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:24 say?
Luke 6:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation. ”
Where is Luke 6:24 in the Bible?
Luke 6:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 24.
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 6:24.
What translation should I read Luke 6:24 in?
Luke 6:24 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 6:24?
Luke 6:24 reads (CPDV): “ Yet truly, woe to you who are wealthy, for you have your consolation. ” 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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