Topical Bible: Wealth

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Definition and Overview:
Wealth in the biblical context refers to an abundance of material possessions, resources, and riches. It encompasses not only money but also land, livestock, and other forms of property. The Bible presents wealth as a multifaceted concept, with both positive and negative connotations depending on its use and the attitude of the possessor.

Old Testament Perspective:
In the Old Testament, wealth is often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. For instance, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were all wealthy patriarchs, and their riches were considered a testament to God's covenant with them (Genesis 13:2; 26:12-14; 30:43). The book of Deuteronomy emphasizes that it is God who gives the power to gain wealth, highlighting the divine origin of material blessings (Deuteronomy 8:18: "But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is today").

However, the Old Testament also warns against the dangers of wealth. The pursuit of riches can lead to idolatry and a departure from God's commandments. Proverbs 11:28 states, "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf." The prophets frequently criticized the wealthy for exploiting the poor and neglecting justice (Isaiah 3:14-15; Amos 4:1).

New Testament Perspective:
In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles provide further insight into the spiritual implications of wealth. Jesus teaches that wealth can be a significant obstacle to entering the kingdom of God. In the encounter with the rich young ruler, Jesus declares, "Truly, I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 19:23). This teaching underscores the potential for wealth to become an idol that distracts from spiritual priorities.

The New Testament also emphasizes the responsibility of the wealthy to use their resources for the benefit of others. In 1 Timothy 6:17-19 , Paul instructs, "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."

Theological Implications:
Wealth is not inherently evil, but the Bible consistently warns against the love of money, which is described as "a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). The proper attitude towards wealth involves recognizing it as a stewardship from God, to be used for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom. Believers are called to be content with what they have and to seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).

Practical Applications:
Christians are encouraged to practice generosity, support the needy, and invest in eternal treasures rather than earthly wealth. The parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21) serves as a cautionary tale against hoarding wealth without regard for one's spiritual state. Believers are reminded that true riches are found in a life devoted to God and His purposes.

Conclusion:
While wealth can be a blessing, it requires careful management and a heart aligned with God's will. The biblical narrative calls for a balanced view, where wealth is neither idolized nor despised, but used wisely and compassionately in service to God and others.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) Weal; welfare; prosperity; good.

2. (n.) Large possessions; a comparative abundance of things which are objects of human desire; esp., abundance of worldly estate; affluence; opulence; riches.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

WEALTH, WEALTHY

welth, wel'-thi (hon, chayil, nekhacim; euporia, "to possess riches," "to be in a position of ease" (Jeremiah 49:31)): The possession of wealth is not regarded as sinful, but, on the contrary, was looked upon as a sign of the blessing of God (Ecclesiastes 5:19; Ecclesiastes 6:2). The doctrine of "blessed are the poor, and cursed are the rich" finds no countenance in the Scriptures, for Luke 6:20, 24 refers to concrete conditions (disciples and persecutors; note the "ye"). God is the maker of rich and poor alike (Proverbs 22:2). But while it is not sinful to be rich it is very dangerous, and certainly perilous to one's salvation (Matthew 19:23). Of this fact the rich young ruler is a striking example (Luke 18:22, 23). It is because of the danger of losing the soul through the possession of wealth that so many exhortations are found in the Scriptures aimed especially at those who have an abundance of this world's goods (1 Timothy 6:17 James 1:10, 11; James 5:1, etc.). Certain parables are especially worthy of note in this same connection, e.g. the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21), the Rich Man and Lazarus-if such can be called a parable-(Luke 16:19-31). That it is not impossible for men of wealth to be saved, however, is apparent from the narratives, in the Gospels, of such rich men as Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea (John 19:38, 39 Matthew 27:57-60), and Zaccheus (Luke 19:1-10). It may fairly be inferred from the Gospel records that James and John, who were disciples of our Lord, were men of considerable means (Mark 1:19, 20 John 19:27).

Wealth may be the result of industry (Proverbs 10:4), or the result of the special blessing of God (2 Chronicles 1:11, 12). We are warned to be careful lest at any time we should say "My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember Yahweh thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:17, 18).

Those possessing wealth are liable to certain kinds of sins against which they are frequently warned, e.g., highmindedness (1 Timothy 6:17); oppression of the poor (James 2:6); selfishness (Luke 12 and 16); dishonesty (Luke 19:1-10); self-conceit (Proverbs 28:11); self-trust (Proverbs 18:11).

It is of interest to note that in the five places in the New Testament in which the word "lucre"-as applying to wealth-is used, it is prefaced by the word "filthy" (1 Timothy 3:3 (the King James Version), 8; Titus 1:7, 11 1 Peter 5:2), and that in four of these five places it refers to the income of ministers of the gospel, as though they were particularly susceptible of being led away by the influences and power of money, and so needed special warning.

The Scriptures are not without instruction as to how we may use our wealth wisely and as well-pleasing to God. The parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16) exhorts us to "make.... friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness," by which is meant that we should use the wealth which God has committed to us as stewards in order that we may win friends (souls) with it for Him and His kingdom, just as the unfaithful steward used the goods with which his master had entrusted him to make friends for himself. The parable of Dives and Lazarus gives us the sad picture of a selfish rich man who had abused his trust, who had failed to make friends with his money, and who, in the other world, would have given anything just for such a friend (Luke 16:19-31).

See also RICHES.

William Evans

Greek

4149. ploutos -- wealth
... wealth. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine; Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ploutos Phonetic
Spelling: (ploo'-tos) Short Definition: riches, wealth Definition: riches ...
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2142. euporia -- prosperity, plenty
... prosperity, plenty. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: euporia Phonetic
Spelling: (yoo-por-ee'-ah) Short Definition: wealth, gain Definition: wealth ...
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5094. timiotes -- preciousness, worth
... Cognate: 5094 (a feminine noun, derived from the feminine noun 5092 , "perceived
value, worth") -- that brand of wealth which has value in the eyes of the ...
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3126. mamonas -- riches
... [3126 () is probably an term, related to the Hebrew term ("to trust," J. Thayer).].
Word Origin of Aramaic origin Definition riches NASB Word Usage wealth (4). ...
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3776. ousia -- substance, property
... property. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ousia Phonetic Spelling:
(oo-see'-ah) Short Definition: property, wealth Definition: property, wealth ...
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2130. eumetadotos -- ready to impart
... [The prefix () "emphasizes the nuance either of liberality, or the ease, promptitude,
and joy with which one makes one's wealth useful to (cf. ...
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4434. ptochos -- (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly ...
... 4434 (from , "to crouch or cower like a beggar") -- properly, bent over; (figuratively)
, completely lacking resources (earthly wealth) -- ie . ...
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5536. chrema -- a thing that one uses or needs
... money, riches. Something useful or needed, ie Wealth, price -- money, riches. (chrema)
-- 1 Occurrence. (chremata) -- 4 Occurrences. (chrematon) -- 1 Occurrence ...
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1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength
... Usage ability (4), meaning (1), mightily (1), mighty (1), miracle (2), miracles
(17), miraculous powers (3), power (83), powers (6), strength (2), wealth (1). ...
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4749. stole -- equipment, apparel
... upper classes in the East. 4749 -- a long, flowing robe worn by the elite
(people of high station, wealth). "4749 () is , worn by ...
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Strong's Hebrew

1952. hon -- wealth, sufficiency
... 1951, 1952. hon. 1953 . wealth, sufficiency. Transliteration: hon Phonetic
Spelling: (hone) Short Definition: wealth. Word Origin ...
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1991. hem -- perhaps a moaning, wailing, wealth
... 1990, 1991. hem. 1992 . perhaps a moaning, wailing, wealth. Transliteration:
hem Phonetic Spelling: (haym) Short Definition: wealth. ...
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2633. chosen -- wealth, treasure
... 2632, 2633. chosen. 2634 . wealth, treasure. Transliteration: chosen
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-sen) Short Definition: wealth. Word ...
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2428. chayil -- strength, efficiency, wealth, army
... 2427, 2428. chayil. 2429 . strength, efficiency, wealth, army. Transliteration:
chayil Phonetic Spelling: (khah'-yil) Short Definition: army. ...
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202. on -- vigor, wealth
... 201, 202. on. 203 . vigor, wealth. Transliteration: on Phonetic Spelling:
(one) Short Definition: strength. Word Origin from an ...
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4444. Malkishua -- "my king is wealth," a son of Saul
... Malkishua. 4445 . "my king is wealth," a son of Saul. Transliteration: Malkishua
Phonetic Spelling: (mal-kee-shoo'-ah) Short Definition: Malchi-shua. ...
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7774. Shua -- "wealth," an Asherite woman
... "wealth," an Asherite woman. Transliteration: Shua Phonetic Spelling: (shoo-aw')
Short Definition: Shuah. ... Shua. From shava'; wealth; Shua, an Israelitess -- Shua ...
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5233. nekes -- riches, treasures
... 5232, 5233. nekes. 5234 . riches, treasures. Transliteration: nekes Phonetic
Spelling: (neh'-kes) Short Definition: wealth. ... riches, wealth. ...
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1995. hamon -- a sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance
... 2), noise (2), people (1), populated (1), population (1), roar (1), rumbling (1),
sound (1), stirrings (1), tumult (9), tumultuous (1), uproar (1), wealth (2). ...
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6239. osher -- riches
... Word Origin from ashar Definition riches NASB Word Usage fortune (1), riches (32),
wealth (4). far richer, riches. From ashar; wealth -- X far (richer), riches. ...
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Library

The Wealth of High Estate,
... ASPIRATIONS The wealth of high estate,. 6,6,6,8,8 tr., John Brownlie. I. The wealth
of high estate,. The silver and the gold,. The glory of the great,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the east/the wealth of high estate.htm

Lii the Christian Doctrine of Wealth
... LII THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF WEALTH. Matthew xxv.14-30. ... The five-talent man is the
rich man; and his way of service makes the Christian doctrine of wealth. ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lii the christian doctrine of.htm

National Wealth
... SERMON XVI. NATIONAL WEALTH. (Fifth Sunday after Easter.) Deuteronomy
8:11-18. ... They say, 'What makes a nation prosperous is its wealth. ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xvi national wealth.htm

Whether Man's Happiness Consists in Wealth?
... OF THOSE THINGS IN WHICH MAN'S HAPPINESS CONSISTS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether
man's happiness consists in wealth? Objection 1: It would ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether mans happiness consists in.htm

Methodists and their Wealth
... Chapter 13. Wesley in Scotland Again; Methodist's Wealth; "No Law for Methodists";
Exhausting Days; Whitefield Methodists and Their Wealth. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/methodists and their wealth.htm

The Danger of Wealth. (Matt. , xix. , 22, Seq. ; Mark, X. , 22 ...
... CHAPTER XIV. JESUS IN PERAEA (BETHABARA). Section 227. The Danger of Wealth. (Matt.,
xix., 22, seq.; Mark, x., 22, seq.; Luke, xviii., 23, seq.). ...
/.../section 227 the danger of.htm

When this Became Known to Judith a Widow Woman of Great Wealth...
... Book II. Chapter XVI. When this became known to Judith a widow woman of
great wealth? When this became known to Judith (a widow ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xvi when this became.htm

Against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren.
... an accusation against those who are wealthy that I say all this; nor as praising
the poor without reference to circumstances: for neither is wealth an evil ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/against publishing the errors of.htm

The Great Gain of Godliness
... is to come.' The passage brings out three characteristics of Solomon's reign and
character: the peace enjoyed by Israel during his time, his wealth, and his ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the great gain of godliness.htm

Two Fortresses
... is safe.11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall
in his own conceit'"Proverbs 18:10,11. The mere reading ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/two fortresses.htm

Thesaurus

Wealth (340 Occurrences)
... worldly estate; affluence; opulence; riches. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
WEALTH, WEALTHY. welth, wel'-thi (hon, chayil, nekhacim ...
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Wealthy (22 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having wealth; having large possessions, or larger than most men, as
lands, goods, money, or securities; opulent; affluent; rich. ...WEALTH, WEALTHY. ...
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Mammon (4 Occurrences)
... A Chaldee or Syriac word meaning "wealth" or "riches" (Luke 16:9-11); also, by
personification, the god of riches (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:9-11). ...
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Stores (53 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:19 "Do not lay up stores of wealth for yourselves on earth, where the
moth and wear-and-tear destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. (WEY). ...
/s/stores.htm - 22k

Stored (55 Occurrences)
... 33 Give what property you have in exchange for money, and give the money to the
poor; make for yourselves money-bags which will not get old, wealth stored up ...
/s/stored.htm - 23k

Glory (590 Occurrences)
... (Hebrews kabhod; Gr. doxa). (1.) Abundance, wealth, treasure, and hence honour
(Psalm 49:12); glory (Genesis 31:1; Matthew 4:8; Revelation 21:24, 26). ...
/g/glory.htm - 71k

Forces (123 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Of the Gentiles (Isaiah 60:5, 11; RV, "the wealth
of the nations") denotes the wealth of the heathen. ...
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Meaningless (32 Occurrences)
... with whom he is pleased, God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner
he gives the work of getting goods together and storing up wealth, to give ...
/m/meaningless.htm - 15k

Gotten (38 Occurrences)
... all that was our father's. From that which was our father's, has he gotten
all this wealth." (WEB KJV JPS ASV). Genesis 31:18 And ...
/g/gotten.htm - 18k

Gains (19 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Proverbs 10:2 Wealth which comes from sin is of no profit,
but righteousness gives salvation from death. (See NAS). ...
/g/gains.htm - 11k

Resources

What does the Bible say about wealth? | GotQuestions.org

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of making friends by worldly wealth (Luke 16:9)? | GotQuestions.org

How should a Christian view wealth? | GotQuestions.org

Wealth: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance

Wealth (340 Occurrences)

Matthew 6:19
"Do not lay up stores of wealth for yourselves on earth, where the moth and wear-and-tear destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
(WEY BBE)

Matthew 6:20
But amass wealth for yourselves in Heaven, where neither the moth nor wear-and-tear destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
(WEY)

Matthew 6:21
For where your wealth is, there also will your heart be.
(WEY BBE)

Matthew 6:24
No man is able to be a servant to two masters: for he will have hate for the one and love for the other, or he will keep to one and have no respect for the other. You may not be servants of God and of wealth.
(BBE NAS)

Matthew 13:22
And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.
(BBE NAS NIV)

Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get that field.
(BBE)

Matthew 19:21
"If you desire to be perfect," replied Jesus, "go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and come, follow me."
(WEY BBE)

Matthew 19:22
But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
(See NIV)

Matthew 22:16
So they sent to Him their disciples together with the Herodians; who said, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and that you faithfully teach God's truth; and that no fear of man misleads you, for you are not biased by men's wealth or rank.
(WEY)

Matthew 24:47
In solemn truth I tell you that he will give him the management of all his wealth.
(WEY)

Matthew 27:57
Towards sunset there came a wealthy inhabitant of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who himself also had become a disciple of Jesus.
(Root in WEY BBE)

Mark 4:19
but worldly cares and the deceitfulness of wealth and the excessive pursuit of other objects come in and stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful.
(WEY BBE NIV)

Mark 7:22
The taking of goods and of life, broken faith between husband and wife, the desire of wealth, wrongdoing, deceit, sins of the flesh, an evil eye, angry words, pride, foolish acts:
(BBE)

Mark 10:21
And Jesus, looking on him and loving him, said, There is one thing needed: go, get money for your goods, and give it to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven: and come with me.
(BBE)

Mark 10:22
At these words his brow darkened, and he went away sad; for he was possessed of great wealth.
(WEY NIV)

Mark 10:23
And Jesus, looking round about, said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have wealth to come into the kingdom of God!
(BBE NAS)

Mark 10:24
And the disciples were full of wonder at his words. But Jesus said to them again, Children, how hard it is for those who put faith in wealth to come into the kingdom of God!
(BBE)

Mark 10:25
It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man of wealth to come into the kingdom of God.
(BBE)

Mark 12:41
Having taken a seat opposite the Treasury, He observed how the people were dropping money into the Treasury, and that many of the wealthy threw in large sums.
(Root in WEY BBE)

Luke 1:53
Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;
(BBE)

Luke 6:24
But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now.
(BBE)

Luke 8:3
And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's chief house-servant, and Susanna and a number of others, who gave him of their wealth for his needs.
(BBE)

Luke 8:14
That which fell among the thorns means those who have heard, but as they go on their way, the Message is stifled by the anxieties, wealth and gaieties of time, and they yield nothing in perfection.
(WEY BBE)

Luke 12:16
And he said to them, in a story, The land of a certain man of great wealth was very fertile:
(BBE)

Luke 12:18
"And he said to himself, "'This is what I will do: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store up all my harvest and my wealth;
(WEY)

Luke 12:21
So that is what comes to the man who gets wealth for himself, and has not wealth in the eyes of God.
(BBE)

Luke 12:34
For where your wealth is stored, there also will your heart be.
(WEY BBE)

Luke 14:12
And he said to the master of the house, When you give a feast, do not send for your friends and your brothers and your family or your neighbours who have wealth, for they may give a feast for you, and so you will get a reward.
(BBE)

Luke 15:12
The younger of them said to his father, "'Father, give me the share of the property that comes to me.' "So he divided his wealth between them.
(WEY NAS)

Luke 15:13
Not many days after, the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.
(See NIV)

Luke 15:30
But when this, your son, came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.'
(See NAS)

Luke 16:1
And another time he said to the disciples, There was a certain man of great wealth who had a servant; and it was said to him that this servant was wasting his goods.
(BBE)

Luke 16:9
"But I charge you, so to use the wealth which is ever tempting to dishonesty as to win friends who, when it fails, shall welcome you to the tents that never perish.
(WEY BBE NAS NIV)

Luke 16:11
If therefore you have not proved yourselves faithful in dealing with the wealth that is tainted with fraud, who will entrust to you the true good?
(WEY BBE NAS NIV)

Luke 16:13
No man may be a servant to two masters: for he will have hate for the one and love for the other; or he will keep to the one and have no respect for the other. You may not be servants of God and of wealth.
(BBE NAS)

Luke 16:19
Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.
(BBE)

Luke 16:21
Desiring the broken bits of food which came from the table of the man of wealth; and even the dogs came and put their tongues on his wounds.
(BBE)

Luke 16:22
And in time the poor man came to his end, and angels took him to Abraham's breast. And the man of wealth came to his end, and was put in the earth.
(BBE)

Luke 18:22
On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, "There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me."
(WEY BBE)

Luke 18:23
But at these words he became very sad, for he had great wealth.
(BBE NIV)

Luke 18:24
And Jesus, looking at him, said, How hard it is for those who have wealth to get into the kingdom of God!
(BBE NAS)

Luke 19:2
There was a man there called Zacchaeus, who was the local surveyor of taxes, and was wealthy.
(Root in WEY BBE NIV)

Luke 21:1
And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.
(BBE)

Luke 21:4
For they gave out of their wealth, having more than enough for themselves: but she, even out of her need, has put in all her living.
(BBE NIV)

Acts 19:25
whom he gathered together, with the workmen of like occupation, and said, "Sirs, you know that by this business we have our wealth.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV)

Romans 5:17
For, if by the wrongdoing of one, death was ruling through the one, much more will those to whom has come the wealth of grace and the giving of righteousness, be ruling in life through the one, even Jesus Christ.
(BBE)

Romans 9:23
And to make clear the wealth of his glory to vessels of mercy, which he had before made ready for glory,
(BBE)

Romans 11:12
Now, if their fall is the wealth of the world, and their loss the wealth of the Gentiles, how much greater will be the glory when they are made full?
(BBE DBY)

Romans 11:33
O how deep is the wealth of the wisdom and knowledge of God! no one is able to make discovery of his decisions, and his ways may not be searched out.
(BBE)

1 Corinthians 1:5
So that in him you have wealth in all things, in word and in knowledge of every sort;
(BBE)

1 Corinthians 4:8
For even now you are full, even now you have wealth, you have been made kings without us: truly, I would be glad if you were kings, so that we might be kings with you.
(BBE)

1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
(KJV WBS)

2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this wealth in vessels of earth, so that it may be seen that the power comes not from us but from God;
(BBE)

2 Corinthians 6:10
as sad, but we are always joyful; as poor, but we bestow wealth on many; as having nothing, and yet we securely possess all things.
(WEY BBE)

2 Corinthians 8:2
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
(See NAS RSV)

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.
(BBE)

2 Corinthians 9:11
Your wealth being increased in everything, with a simple mind, causing praise to God through us.
(BBE)

Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have salvation through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, through the wealth of his grace,
(BBE)

Ephesians 1:18
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened so that you may know what is the hope which His call to you inspires, what the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in God's people,
(WEY BBE)

Ephesians 2:7
That in the time to come he might make clear the full wealth of his grace in his mercy to us in Christ Jesus:
(BBE)

Ephesians 3:8
To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,
(WEY BBE)

Ephesians 3:16
to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost being.
(WEY BBE)

Philippians 1:19
For I am conscious that this will be for my salvation, through your prayer and the giving out of the stored wealth of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
(BBE)

Philippians 4:12
It is the same to me if I am looked down on or honoured; everywhere and in all things I have the secret of how to be full and how to go without food; how to have wealth and how to be in need.
(BBE)

Philippians 4:19
But my God--so great is His wealth of glory in Christ Jesus--will fully supply every need of yours.
(WEY BBE)

Colossians 1:27
to whom it was His will to make known how vast a wealth of glory for the Gentile world is implied in this truth--the truth that 'Christ is in you, the hope of glory.'
(WEY BBE)

Colossians 2:2
So that their hearts may be comforted, and that being joined together in love, they may come to the full wealth of the certain knowledge of the secret of God, even Christ,
(BBE NAS)

Colossians 2:9
For in him all the wealth of God's being has a living form,
(BBE)

2 Thessalonians 1:3
It is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, because of the great increase of your faith, and the wealth of your love for one another;
(BBE)

1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;
(BBE)

1 Timothy 6:9
But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.
(BBE)

1 Timothy 6:17
Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;
(BBE NIV)

1 Timothy 6:18
And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
(BBE)

Hebrews 11:26
Judging a part in the shame of Christ to be better than all the wealth of Egypt; for he was looking forward to his reward.
(BBE YLT RSV)

James 1:10
But the man of wealth, that he is made low; because like the flower of the grass he will come to his end.
(BBE)

James 2:5
Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?
(BBE)

James 2:6
But you have put the poor man to shame. Are not the men of wealth rulers over you? do they not take you by force before their judges?
(BBE)

James 4:13
How foolish it is to say, Today or tomorrow we will go into this town, and be there for a year and do business there and get wealth:
(BBE)

James 5:1
Come now, you men of wealth, give yourselves to weeping and crying because of the bitter troubles which are coming to you.
(BBE)

James 5:2
Your wealth is unclean and insects have made holes in your clothing.
(BBE DBY NIV)

James 5:3
your gold and your silver have become covered with rust, and the rust on them will give evidence against you, and will eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded up wealth in these last days.
(WEY NIV)

1 Peter 1:18
knowing, as you do, that it was not with a ransom of perishable wealth, such as silver or gold, that you were set free from your frivolous habits of life which had been handed down to you from your forefathers,
(WEY)

1 John 3:17
But if any one has this world's wealth and sees that his brother man is in need, and yet hardens his heart against him--how can such a one continue to love God?
(WEY)

Revelation 2:9
I have knowledge of your troubles and how poor you are (but you have true wealth), and the evil words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a Synagogue of Satan.
(BBE)

Revelation 3:17
You say, I am rich, and have wealth stored up, and I stand in need of nothing; and you do not know that if there is a wretched creature it is *you* -- pitiable, poor, blind, naked.
(WEY BBE NAS NIV)

Revelation 3:18
If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.
(BBE)

Revelation 5:12
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!"
(WEB BBE RSV NIV)

Revelation 6:15
The kings of the earth and the great men, the military chiefs, the wealthy and the powerful--all, whether slaves or free men--hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains,
(Root in WEY BBE)

Revelation 13:16
And he gives to all, small and great, the poor and those who have wealth, the free and those who are not free, a mark on their right hand or on their brows;
(BBE)

Revelation 18:15
Those who traded in these things, who grew wealthy through her, will stand afar off, struck with terror at her punishment,
(Root in WEY BBE RSV NIV)

Revelation 18:17
because in one short hour all this great wealth has been laid waste!' And every shipmaster and every passenger by sea and the crews and all who ply their trade on the sea,
(WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)

Revelation 18:19
They cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and mourning, saying,'Woe, woe, the great city, in which all who had their ships in the sea were made rich by reason of her great wealth!' For in one hour is she made desolate.
(WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 13:2
Now Abram had great wealth of cattle and silver and gold.
(BBE YLT NIV)

Genesis 14:23
That I will not take so much as a thread or the cord of a shoe of yours; so that you may not say, I have given wealth to Abram:
(BBE)

Genesis 15:2
And Abram said, What will you give me? for I have no child and this Eliezer of Damascus will have all my wealth after me.
(BBE)

Genesis 15:14
I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth,
(WEB BBE)

Genesis 26:13
And his wealth became very great, increasing more and more;
(BBE NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 26:14
For he had great wealth of flocks and herds and great numbers of servants; so that the Philistines were full of envy.
(BBE)

Genesis 30:43
So Jacob's wealth was greatly increased; he had great flocks and women-servants and men-servants and camels and asses.
(BBE)

Genesis 31:1
He heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's. From that which was our father's, has he gotten all this wealth."
(WEB JPS BBE NAS RSV NIV)

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