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Luke 16:28 Cross-References
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“For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.”
Luke 16:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 16:28
For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. The rich man's concern shifts from self (v. 24) to family. He has 'five brethren' (πέντε ἀδελφούς, pente adelphous) still living and presumably following his materialistic lifestyle. His request: send Lazarus to 'testify unto them' (διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, diamartyrētai autois)—to solemnly warn, to bear urgent witness. The purpose: 'lest they also come into this place of torment' (ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου, hina mē kai autoi elthōsin eis ton topon touton tēs ba...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 16:28
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“despite his riches”
“and exhorted them”
“saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.”
“as also we forewarned you and testified.”