Luke 16:22

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

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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

21and longing to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. But even the dogs came and licked his sores.

23And in the underworld he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

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Cross References

Job 21:13They spend their days in prosperity, And in a moment go down to the under-world.

Psalms 49:6They who trust in their riches, And glory in the greatness of their wealth?

Psalms 73:18Behold! thou hast set them on slippery places; Thou castest them down into unseen pits.

Proverbs 14:32By his wickedness the wicked is thrust down; But the righteous hath hope even in death.

Isaiah 14:18All the kings of the nations, yea, all of them, Lie down in glory, each in his own sepulchre;

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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