23 And being in hell in torments, [a]he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

24 Then he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.

25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy pleasures, and likewise Lazarus pains: now therefore is he comforted, and thou art tormented.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 16:23 Heavenly and spiritual things are expressed, and set forth under colors and resemblances fit for our senses.

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