Luke 16:22-24

Expanded Bible

²² ·Later [^LNow it happened that], Lazarus died, and the angels carried him to ·the arms of Abraham [^LAbraham’s side/^Tbosom; ^Cthe imagery of a banquet, with Abraham as host and Lazarus as honored guest]. The rich man died, too, and was buried. ²³ In ·the place of the dead [^LHades], he was in ·much pain [torment]. ·Looking up [^LLifting up his eyes,], the rich man saw Abraham far away with Lazarus ·at his side [^Tin his bosom]. ²⁴ He called, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am ·suffering [in agony] in this fire [Is. 66:24]!’