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Luke 16:25

Luke 16:25
But 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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And besides all this,.... The different circumstances of each, both past and present, which should be observed and considered:

between us and you there is a great gulf fixed; as this may regard the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Son - This is a representation designed to correspond with the word “father.” He was a descendant of Abraham a Jew - and Abraham is represented as calling this thing to his remembrance. It would not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 16:19-31

As the parable of the prodigal son set before us the grace of the gospel, which is encouraging to us all, so this sets before us the wrath to come, and is designed for our awakening; and very fast…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Son Rather, Child. Even in the punishment of Hades he is addressed by a word of tenderness (Luk 15:31; Luk 19:9).

receivedst Rather, receivedst to the full.

thy good things...evil things The -good…