The Preachers' Treasury Luke 12:16-21 And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:… — A rich man. Look at him. He is what almost all would like to be, and are striving to be. Or, if not striving to be, it is because they despair of success, and not because they would not be rich if they might. A rich man! who would not be glad to stand in his lot? Take heed, and beware. Mark the effect of this man's wealth upon him. 1. It increased his covetousness. 2. It made him anxious. 3. Selfish. 4. Atheistical. 5. Sensual. (The Preachers' Treasury.) 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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