Luke 16:22

And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the messengers into the bosom of Abraham—and the rich man also died, and was buried;

Literal Standard Version

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

21and desiring to be filled from the crumbs that are falling from the table of the rich man; indeed, also the dogs, coming, were licking his sores.

23and having lifted up his eyes in Hades, being in torments, he sees Abraham far off, and Lazarus in his bosom,

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Cross References

2 Kings 9:34And he comes in, and eats, and drinks, and says, “Now look after this cursed one and bury her, for she [is] a king’s daughter.”

Job 21:13They wear out their days in good, || And in a moment go down [to] Sheol.

Psalms 49:6Those trusting on their wealth, || And in the multitude of their riches, || Show themselves foolish.

Psalms 73:18Surely You set them in slippery places, || You have caused them to fall to desolations.

Proverbs 14:32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, || And the righteous [is] trustful in his death.

Isaiah 14:18All kings of nations—all of them, || Have lain down in glory, each in his 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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