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"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
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The Sin of Selfish Luxury
Commentators stress that the rich man is not accused of any overt crime like theft or fraud. His sin was a life of complete self-indulgence and neglect. As Calvin notes, his 'cruelty' was in knowingly allowing the poor man to suffer at his gate while he 'fared sumptuously every day.' This highlights that a life focused only on personal comfort and luxury, while ignoring the needs of others, is a grave spiritual danger.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There was a certain rich man. Many have supposed that our Lord here refers to a real history and gives an account of some man who…
He was clothed (ενεδιδυσκετο). Imperfect middle of ενδιδυσκω, a late intensive form of ενδυω. He clothed himself in or with. It wa…
19th Century
Anglican
There was a certain rich man . . .—Here, also, there is a certain appearance of abruptness. But the sneer of Luke 16:14 explains t…
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This paragraph vividly pictures the earthly state of the two people and prepares us for the reversal in vv.22–24, though this is not in itself the …
16th Century
Protestant
Although Luke introduces some things between them, there can be no doubt that this example was intended by Christ to confirm the discourse we have …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There was a certain rich man In Beza's most ancient copy, and in another manuscript of his it is read by way of pref…
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