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Luke 16:23-25
New King James Version
Luke 16:23-25
New King James Version
23 And being in torments in Hades, 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 (A)cool my tongue; for I (B)am tormented in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, (C)remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.
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Luke 16:23-25
Tree of Life Version
Luke 16:23-25
Tree of Life Version
23 And from Sheol, as he was in torment, he raised his eyes. And he sees Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his side. [a] 24 So he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! And send Lazarus so he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, because I am suffering torment in this flame.’[b]
25 “But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your life you received your good things, even as Lazarus received the bad things. But now he is comforted here, and you are tormented.
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- Luke 16:24 Lit. bosom, chest. Note: Gen. 15:15; 47:30
- Luke 16:24 cf. Isa. 66:24.
Luke 16:23-25
New International Version
Luke 16:23-25
New International Version
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)
25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things,(C) but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.(D)
Luke 16:23-25
English Standard Version
Luke 16:23-25
English Standard Version
23 and in (A)Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and (B)saw Abraham far off and Lazarus (C)at his side. 24 And he called out, (D)‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and (E)cool my tongue, for (F)I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that (G)you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.
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