Luke 16:23 web — In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.

World English Bible

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

— Luke 16:23, World English Bible

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Luke 16 — Context

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

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and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores.

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It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. 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 off, and Lazarus at his bosom.

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He cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.'

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"But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in the same way, bad things. But now here he is comforted and you are in anguish.

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Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that those who want to pass from here to you are not able, and that none may cross over from there to us.'

Luke 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:23 say?
Luke 16:23 in the World English Bible reads: “In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.”
Where is Luke 16:23 in the Bible?
Luke 16:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 23.
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 16:23.
What translation should I read Luke 16:23 in?
Luke 16:23 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 16:23?
Luke 16:23 reads (WEB): “In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.” 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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