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riches
riches More than the other gospels, Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion for the poor (4: 18) and a certain suspicion of wealth (12: 13–14; 16–21). For rich men there is little hope of entering the Kingdom (16: 19–31; 18: 18–27). It is impossible to serve God and Mammon (16: 13), though this is qualified by the recognition that the disciples are dependent on the wealth of others (8: 1–3).
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "riches." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "riches." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-riches.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "riches." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-riches.html |
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rich·es / ˈrichiz/ • pl. n. material wealth: riches beyond their wildest dreams. ∎ valuable natural resources: the riches of the world's waters | fig. the riches of the Serbian oral tradition. |
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"riches." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "riches." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-riches.html "riches." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-riches.html |
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