Luke 12:16-21 And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:… There is a saying in Plutarch recorded of a rich Roman (Crassus), that he did not think that man rich who knew all that he had." Truly in this man's account a Christian is truly rich; he hath laid up more treasure than himself knows of; yet, although a Christian knows not how much he hath, yet he shall lose none; it is safe, being laid up in heaven; every star is as a seal set upon the treasure-door. (Bishop Hopkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:WEB: He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly. |
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