Luke 16:14

The Law and the Prophets · Luke 16:14–18
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Translations

Modern
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
Traditional
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
Literal
Now the Pharisees, being lovers of money, were hearing all these things, and they were ridiculing Him.
Latin
Audiebant autem omnia hæc pharisæi, qui erant avari: et deridebant illum.

Original

Greek
English
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

Notes

The Pharisees … heard all of this and were scoffing: People often thought wealth was a reward from God, so the Pharisees rejected the warning Jesus spoke about money.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees Material Reward

Events

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Covetousness: Pharisees Covetousness: The Pharisees Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning Scoffing: The Pharisees Scorning and Mocking: Pharisees Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning The Pharisees: Character of Avaricious The Pharisees: Christ: Offended, by his Doctrine The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning