But woe unto you that are rich

(Πλην ουα υμιν τοις πλουσιοις). Sharp contrast (πλην). As a matter of fact the rich Pharisees and Sadducees were the chief opposers of Christ as of the early disciples later (James 5:1-6).Ye have received

(απεχετε). Receipt in full απεχω means as the papyri show.Consolation

(παρακλησιν). From παρακαλεω, to call to one's side, to encourage, to help, to cheer.

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Old Testament