The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches? Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, that he should live on forever and never see the pit. For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life.
But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord,
But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, “Do not put us to death, for we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the fields.” So he refrained and did not put them to death with their companions.
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who owned nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
He will accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts.
But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
He carried away all Jerusalem and all the officials and all the mighty men of valor, 10,000 captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths. None remained, except the poorest people of the land.
If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed on him.
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