Luke 16:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
{G1161} There was{G2258}{(G5713)} a certain{G5100} rich{G4145} man{G444}, which{G2532} was clothed{G1737}{(G5710)} in purple{G4209} and{G2532} fine linen{G1040}, and fared{G2165}{(G5746)} sumptuously{G2988} every{G2596} day{G2250}:
KJV with Strongs
(19) Now there was a rich man and he dressed in purple cloth and fine linen, celebrating in sumptuous living daily.
The F.O.G
Jesus continued with another story: "Picture a wealthy man who lived in luxury, wearing designer clothes and enjoying gourmet meals daily.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And—a certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, making merry sumptuously every day,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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