Luk 16:19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 16:19-31: 16:19-31 This parable reiterates the theme of the danger of riches introduced in 16:13-15 and returns to the idea that the coming of God’s Kingdom will mean the reversal of fortunes. The rich, proud, and powerful will be humbled and brought low, while the poor, humble, and oppressed will be exalted. 16:19 Purple was the color of royalty; Phoenician purple was an expensive dye made from mollusks.

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‏ Luke 16:19

Summary for Luke 16:19-31: 16:19-31 ^a This parable reiterates the theme of the danger of riches introduced in 16:13-15 ^b and returns to the idea that the coming of God’s Kingdom will mean the reversal of fortunes. The rich, proud, and powerful will be humbled and brought low, while the poor, humble, and oppressed will be exalted. 16:19 ^c Purple was the color of royalty; Phoenician purple was an expensive dye made from mollusks.