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I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.
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What is "Unrighteous Wealth"?
Commentators clarify that "mammon of unrighteousness" doesn't just mean illegally gained money. It refers to all worldly wealth, which is called "unrighteous" because it is inherently deceitful, temporary, and often a source of temptation. Jesus uses this term to highlight the spiritually dangerous nature of money, contrasting it with the "true riches" of heaven.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I say to you. I, Jesus, say to you, my disciples.
Make friends for yourselves. Some have understood the word friends
By the mammon of unrighteousness (εκ του μαμωνα της αδικιας). By the use of what is so often evil (money). In Mt 6:24 mammon is se…
19th Century
Anglican
And I say unto you.—The pronoun is emphatic and stands, as in Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:28;[Reference Matthew 5:…
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(5–8a) As already noted, the bills may have been written in terms of commodities rather than cash, perhaps in order to hide the actual amount of in…
16th Century
Protestant
Make to yourselves friends. As in the words previously considered Christ did not command us to offer sacrifices to God from the proceeds o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I say to you These are the words of Christ, as are also the latter part of the preceding verse, accommodating an…
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