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Luke 16:24 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 16:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 16 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And 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 tormented in this flame.”
Luke 16:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 16:24
The first request: 'And 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 tormented in this flame.' The rich man addresses 'Father Abraham' (Πάτερ Ἀβραάμ, Pater Abraam), claiming covenant relationship, but Abraham cannot help. His plea 'have mercy on me' (ἐλέησόν με, eleēson me) comes too late—mercy's day has passed. The request is modest—just 'the tip of his finger' (τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ, to akron tou daktylou autou) dipped in water to cool his tongue. This minimal request highlights his d...
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Cross-References for Luke 16:24
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“clear as crystal”
“If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.”
“neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them”
“'Depart from me”
“and don't begin to say among yourselves”
“he was cast into the lake of fire.”
“which defiles the whole body”
“and their eyes will consume away in their sockets”