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With me are riches, honor, Enduring wealth, and prosperity.
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Spiritual, Not Material, Riches
Commentators overwhelmingly interpret the 'riches and honor' in this verse not as material wealth, but as spiritual treasures. They are described as the 'true riches' of God's favor, the grace of salvation, and the promise of future glory. As Matthew Henry notes, believers may not receive worldly riches, but they are promised something 'infinitely better.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Durable riches – that is, treasure piled up for many years; ancient wealth.
19th Century
Anglican
Riches and honour are with me. —“If this passage is taken in a material sense, Psalms 112:3 and the promises in the Pen…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Riches and honour [are] with me By "riches" are meant not the riches of Christ's person, the perfections of his natu…
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