Luke 16:22 nasb — "Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried.

NASB

""Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried."

— Luke 16:22, NASB

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Luke 16 — Context

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"Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.

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"And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores,

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and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man's table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores.

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"Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried.

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"In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom.

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"And he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.'

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"But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.

Luke 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:22 say?
Luke 16:22 in the NASB reads: “"Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried.”
Where is Luke 16:22 in the Bible?
Luke 16:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 22.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 16:22.
What translation should I read Luke 16:22 in?
Luke 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 16:22?
Luke 16:22 reads (NASB): “"Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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