Luke 16:23
“And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.”
What does Luke 16:23 mean?
Luke 16:23 (KJV) reads, "And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." This verse is part of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. In this parable, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who were known…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Eternal Perspective: Lessons from the Rich Man and Lazarus
The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus is found in Luke 16:19-31, but our focus rests on verse 23, which states, "And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." This profound account serves as a sobering reminder of the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Understanding and Compassion: Reflecting on Luke 16:23
O Gracious and Almighty God, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the somber truth found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-three: "And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." These words…
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