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Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus has just declared that no one can serve both God and money. The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
The words — The Greek term φιλάργυροι (philarguroi) literally means lovers of money, identifying the defining affection of the Pharisees. The text records their reaction as scoffing, which directly follows their hearing of Jesus' teaching.
The thread — The text warns against greed in Luke 12:15 and condemns religious leaders who defraud widows in Luke 20:47. The same scoffing posture toward divine authority appears in Luke 23:35.
Why it lands — The text presents a direct confrontation between human valuation and divine judgment. It requires readers to abandon self-justification and choose a single master without compromise.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
Cross-references
- Luke 23:35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
- Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
- Luke 20:47 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
- Isaiah 56:11 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:
- Jeremiah 6:13 “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
- Jeremiah 8:10 Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
- Matthew 23:13 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.
- Psalms 35:15 But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
- Psalms 119:51 The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
- Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.