Luke 6:24 kjv — But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

King James Version

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

— Luke 6:24, King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

21

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

22

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

23

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

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

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Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

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Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

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But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Luke 6:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 6:24 say?
Luke 6:24 in the King James Version reads: “But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received 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 (KJV): “But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received 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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