You that are rich] i.e. those who, possessing wealth, trust in it (Mark 10:24), or spend it in selfish luxury like Dives (Luke 16:19), and despise the poor (James 2:6), and oppress them (James 5:4). Ye have received your consolation] cp. Abraham's words to Dives (Luke 16:25), 'Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst (in full) thy good things.'

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