²² “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. ²³ In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. ²⁴ So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham,^(A) have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’^(B)

⁸ We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.^(A)

²³ I am torn between the two: I desire to depart^(A) and be with Christ,^(B) which is better by far;