Luke 16:22

Then it happened that the beggar died, and he was carried by the Angels into the bosom of Abraham. Now the wealthy man also died, and he was entombed in Hell.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

In Context

21wanting to be filled with the crumbs which were falling from the wealthy man’s table. But no one gave it to him. And even the dogs came and licked his sores.

23Then lifting up his eyes, while he was in torments, he saw Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom.

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Cross References

2 Kings 9:34And when he had entered, so that he might eat and drink, he said: “Go, and see to that cursed woman, and bury her. For she is the daughter of a king.”

Job 21:13Their days are prolonged in wealth, yet, in an instant, they descend into hell.

Psalms 49:6And the heavens will announce his justice. For God is the judge.

Psalms 73:18Be mindful of this: the enemy placed blame against the Lord, and a foolish people has incited against your name.

Proverbs 14:32The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death.

Isaiah 14:18All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house.

Matthew Henry on Luke 16:20-31

The Rich Man and Lazarus. 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up… Read the whole commentary →

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