15And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Linguistic Insight
Tap any underlined word in the verse to see its original meaning.
Cross-References
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
But godliness with contentment is great gain. …
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. …
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 13-21)We have in these verses, I. The application that was made to Christ, very unseasonably, by one of his hearers, desiring him to interpose between him and his brother in a matter that concerned the estate of the family (Luke 12:13): “ Master, speak to my brother ; speak as a prophet, speak as a king, speak with authority; he is one that will have regard to what thou sayest; speak to him, that he div…
My Notes
Notes are saved on this device.