Verse 6

But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

Referenced Verses

  • Jas 5:5 : 5 You have lived indulgently and luxuriously on the earth. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter.
  • Rev 3:1 : 1 To the Church in Sardis“To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following:“This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars:‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.
  • Luke 15:24 : 24 because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again– he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
  • Eph 5:14 : 14 For everything made visible is light, and for this reason it says:“Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!”
  • Col 2:13 : 13 And even though you were dead in your transgressions and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he nevertheless made you alive with him, having forgiven all your transgressions.
  • Rev 18:7 : 7 As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself,‘I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!’
  • Luke 15:32 : 32 It was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost and is found.’”
  • Luke 16:19 : 19 The Rich Man and Lazarus“There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
  • 2 Cor 5:14-15 : 14 For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died. 15 And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised.
  • Eph 2:1 : 1 New Life Individually And although you were dead in your offenses and sins,
  • Eph 2:5 : 5 even though we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ– by grace you are saved!–
  • Deut 28:54 : 54 The man among you who is by nature tender and sensitive will turn against his brother, his beloved wife, and his remaining children.
  • Deut 28:56 : 56 Likewise, the most tender and delicate of your women, who would never think of putting even the sole of her foot on the ground because of her daintiness, will turn against her beloved husband, her sons and daughters,
  • 1 Sam 15:32 : 32 Samuel Puts Agag to Death Then Samuel said,“Bring me King Agag of the Amalekites.” So Agag came to him trembling, thinking to himself,“Surely death is bitter!”
  • 1 Sam 25:6 : 6 Then you will say to my brother,“Peace to you and your house! Peace to all that is yours!
  • Job 21:11-15 : 11 They allow their children to run like a flock; their little ones dance about. 12 They sing to the accompaniment of tambourine and harp, and make merry to the sound of the flute. 13 They live out their years in prosperity and go down to the grave in peace. 14 So they say to God,‘Turn away from us! We do not want to know your ways. 15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’
  • Ps 73:5-7 : 5 They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do. 6 Arrogance is their necklace, and violence covers them like clothing. 7 Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.
  • Prov 29:21 : 21 If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
  • Isa 22:13 : 13 But look, there is outright celebration! You say,“Kill the ox and slaughter the sheep, eat meat and drink wine. Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”
  • Isa 47:1 : 1 Babylon Will Fall“Fall down! Sit in the dirt, O virgin daughter Babylon! Sit on the ground, not on a throne, O daughter of the Babylonians! Indeed, you will no longer be called delicate and pampered.
  • Jer 6:2 : 2 I will destroy Daughter Zion, who is as delicate and defenseless as a young maiden.
  • Lam 4:5 : 5 ה(He) Those who once feasted on delicacies are now starving to death in the streets. Those who grew up wearing expensive clothes are now dying amid garbage.
  • Amos 6:5-6 : 5 They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments. 6 They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
  • Matt 8:22 : 22 But Jesus said to him,“Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”
  • Luke 7:25 : 25 What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!
  • Luke 12:19 : 19 And I will say to myself,“You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!”’
  • Luke 15:13 : 13 After a few days, the younger son gathered together all he had and left on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his wealth with a wild lifestyle.