Luke 16:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

Thy good

Likewise

General references

Mark 9:46

Bible References

Son

So he shouted, "Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool off my tongue, because I am suffering in this fire.'

Remember

In the afterlife, where he was in constant torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus by his side.

Jerusalem remembers her time of affliction and misery; all her valued belongings of days gone by, when her people fell into enemy hands, with no one to help her, and her enemies stared at her, mocking her downfall.

"But you, Belshazzar, his grandson, haven't humbled yourself, even though you knew all of this.

In that place, worms never die, and the fire is never put out.

Thy good

"But how terrible it will be for you who are rich, because you have had your comfort!

They grow old in prosperity, as they descend peacefully into the afterlife.

"Though God fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me.

from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.

Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves.

Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.

That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God's Law because it is powerless to do so.

Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.

Stop loving the world and the things that are in the world. If anyone persists in loving the world, the Father's love is not in him.

Likewise

A beggar named Lazarus, who was covered with sores, was brought to his gate.

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."

so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for which you are aware that we were destined.

because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.

I told him, "Sir, you know."

General references

As soon as the seven years of abundance throughout the land of Egypt ended,

"Cursed will be your grain basket and your kneading bowl.

Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.

"How blessed are those who mourn, because it is they who will be comforted!

In that place, worms never die, and the fire is never put out.