Luke 16:25

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Summary

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.

Son

Luke 16:24

Remember

Luke 16:23

Mark 9:46

Thy good

Likewise

General references

Matthew 5:4

Mark 9:46

Bible References

Son

And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in this flame.'

Remember

And in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom.

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Thy good

But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.

For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so;

Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Likewise

And a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores,

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this.

choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

General references

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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