Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:21
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Rich toward God — Namely, in faith, and love, and good works. read more
Luke 12:21
John Wesley
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59
§ 47 THE SERMON TO THE MYRIADS, Luke 12:1-59 . Addressed partly to the disciples and partly to the multitudes, its subject is: The importance, as against the Pharisees, of deciding for Christ; which is urged especially in view of the judgment to come, at his SECOND ADVENT. It contains passages which had been previously delivered in Galilee, especially in his Sermon on the Mount; and passages resembling portions in the discourse on the Mount of Olives, Matthew 24:5. This discourse may be... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:21
21. Treasure for himself Whose accumulations have no aim but the gratification of the selfish desires and appetites. He is rich for himself and to himself. Not rich toward God He is rich toward man, who possesses those things which man values. He is rich toward God, who possesses those things which are in the sight of God of great value. God’s rich man and man’s rich man may be paupers to each other. read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 12:21
he: Luke 12:33, Luke 6:24, Hosea 10:1, Habakkuk 2:9, Matthew 6:19, Matthew 6:20, Romans 2:5, 1 Timothy 6:19, James 5:1-Leviticus : rich: Luke 16:11, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:18, 1 Timothy 6:19, James 2:5, Revelation 2:9 Reciprocal: Joshua 8:2 - only the spoil Job 27:8 - General Psalms 37:10 - wicked Psalms 39:6 - surely Proverbs 8:18 - durable Proverbs 16:16 - General Jeremiah 48:36 - the riches Matthew 13:12 - from Matthew 13:22 - the care Luke 8:18 - from Luke 12:18 - General... read more