Ye have lived delicately (ετρυφησατε). First aorist (constative, summary) active indicative of τρυφαω, old verb from τρυφη (luxuri…

Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth. This is one of the things to which the rich are peculiarly addicted. Their wealth is supposed to b…

You have lived in pleasure. And what an indictment this is, brought against them by the Apostle: You revelled upon earth, and …

The third charge against the rich is that they have lived “in luxury [GK 5587] and self-indulgence [GK 5059].” These two words are synonyms, though…

In pleasure. He now comes to another vice, namely, luxury and sinful gratifications; for those who abound in wealth seldom keep within the…

You have lived in pleasure on the earth
This is said of other rich men; for all that is here said is not to be under…

Public troubles are most grievous to those who live in pleasure, and are complacent and worldly, though all ranks suffer deeply at such times. All …