Luke 16:23

In Hades he looked up in his torment, and saw Abraham at a distance and Lazarus at his side.

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And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

In Context

22After a time the beggar died, and was taken by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

24So he called out ‘Pity me, Father Abraham, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering agony in this flame.’

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Cross References

Psalms 9:17Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.

Psalms 49:15But God will assuredly ransom my life from the hand of Sheol; for he will receive me. Selah

Matthew 5:22But I say to you that anyone who is angry at their brother or sister will be brought to trial; and whoever insults their brother or sister will be brought before the High Council, while whoever calls them a fool will be in danger of the fires of Gehenna.

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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