Luke 16:23

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

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Luke 16:23 Context

²⁰And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, ²¹And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. ²²And 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; ²³And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. ²⁴And 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. ²⁵But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. ²⁶And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

"And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." Luke 16:23 KJV Similar Verses Save

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Translation Details for Luke 16:23

Other Translations for Luke 16:23

And in hell he lift vp his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afarre off, and Lazarus in his bosome:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And in hell, being in great pain, lifting up his eyes he saw Abraham, far away, and Lazarus on his breast.
- Basic English Bible

In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And in hades lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
- Darby Bible

And lifting up his eyes when he was in torments, he saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom:
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
- English Revised Version

In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 16:23

Wesley's Notes for Luke 16:23

16:23 He seeth Abraham afar off - And yet knew him at that distance: and shall not Abraham's children, when they are together in paradise, know each other!

People's Bible Notes for Luke 16:23

Lu 16:23 In hell. The abode of departed spirits, and to the wicked, a place of punishment. Being in torments. His wealth has failed him; his good things have departed. Seeth Abraham . . . and Lazarus. A proof of recognition beyond the grave. Afar off. Widely apart in condition, character, and space.

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