Luke 16:22

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, that the beggar{G4434} died{G599}{(G5629)}, and{G2532} was carried{G667}{(G5683)} by{G5259} the angels{G32} into{G1519} Abraham's{G11} bosom{G2859}: the rich man{G4145} also{G1161}{G2532} died{G599}{(G5627)}, and{G2532} was buried{G2290}{(G5648)};
KJV with Strongs
(22) Now it happened, the poor one died and he's carried away by the messenger-angels to Avraham's (Father of Multitude) chest (heart) and the rich one also dies and is buried.
The F.O.G
Eventually, Lazarus died and angels carried him to the heavenly table at Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried with all the ceremony wealth could buy,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the messengers to the bosom of Abraham—and the rich man also died, and was buried;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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