Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ New Living Translation For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’ English Standard Version for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ Berean Standard Bible for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ Berean Literal Bible for I have five brothers--so that he might warn them, that they also might not come to this place of torment.' King James Bible For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. New King James Version for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ New American Standard Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not come to this place of torment as well.’ NASB 1995 for I have five brothers— in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ NASB 1977 for I have five brothers—that he may warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ Legacy Standard Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ Amplified Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may solemnly warn them and witness to them, so that they too will not come to this place of torment.’ Christian Standard Bible because I have five brothers—to warn them, so that they won’t also come to this place of torment.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible because I have five brothers—to warn them, so they won’t also come to this place of torment.’ American Standard Version for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Contemporary English Version Let him warn my five brothers, so they won't come to this horrible place." English Revised Version for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have five brothers. He can warn them so that they won't end up in this place of torture.' Good News Translation where I have five brothers. Let him go and warn them so that they, at least, will not come to this place of pain.' International Standard Version because I have five brothers—to warn them, so that they won't end up in this place of torture, too.' Majority Standard Bible for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ NET Bible (for I have five brothers) to warn them so that they don't come into this place of torment.' New Heart English Bible for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won't also come into this place of torment.' Webster's Bible Translation For I have five brethren; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Weymouth New Testament For I have five brothers. Let him earnestly warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' World English Bible for I have five brothers—that he may testify to them, so they won’t also come into this place of torment.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I have five brothers, so that he may thoroughly testify to them, that they also may not come to this place of torment. Berean Literal Bible for I have five brothers--so that he might warn them, that they also might not come to this place of torment.' Young's Literal Translation for I have five brothers, so that he may thoroughly testify to them, that they also may not come to this place of torment. Smith's Literal Translation For I have five brethren; that he might testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torments. Catholic Public Domain Version so that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torments.’ New American Bible for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.’ New Revised Standard Version for I have five brothers—that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I have five brothers; let him go and testify to them, so that they may not also come to this place of torment. Aramaic Bible in Plain English 'For I have five brothers; he should go testify to them so that they would not come to this place of torment also.' NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor I have five brothers; that he may earnestly admonish them, lest they also come to this place of torment. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament for I have five brothers: that he may testify to them, that they also come not into this place of torment. Mace New Testament to give them warning, lest they also come into this place of torment. Weymouth New Testament For I have five brothers. Let him earnestly warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Man and Lazarus…27‘Then I beg you, father,’ he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house, 28for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ 29But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’… Cross References Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Matthew 13:42 And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Revelation 14:10-11 he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” Matthew 8:12 But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Mark 9:43-48 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire. / where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ / If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. ... 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. John 5:29 and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. Romans 2:8-9 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. Psalm 9:17 The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God. Proverbs 15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. Ezekiel 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Treasury of Scripture For I have five brothers; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. lest. Psalm 49:12,13 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish… Jump to Previous Account Earnestly Five Order Pain Testify Thoroughly Torment Warn Won'tJump to Next Account Earnestly Five Order Pain Testify Thoroughly Torment Warn Won'tLuke 16 1. The parable of the unjust steward.14. Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees. 19. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar. for I have five brothers This phrase highlights the rich man's concern for his family, indicating a sense of responsibility and familial love even in his state of torment. The number "five" may not have specific symbolic significance, but it emphasizes the personal and urgent nature of his plea. In the Greek, "brothers" (ἀδελφοί, adelphoi) can refer to both literal siblings and broader kinship, underscoring the importance of family ties in Jewish culture. Historically, family was central to Jewish identity and social structure, and this plea reflects a deep-seated desire to protect one's kin from spiritual peril. Let him warn them so they will not also end up in this place of torment Greek forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'. brothers. ἀδελφούς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Let him warn διαμαρτύρηται (diamartyrētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1263: To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will not also end up ἔλθωσιν (elthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. this τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. place τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. of torment.’ βασάνου (basanou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 931: Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture. Links Luke 16:28 NIVLuke 16:28 NLT Luke 16:28 ESV Luke 16:28 NASB Luke 16:28 KJV Luke 16:28 BibleApps.com Luke 16:28 Biblia Paralela Luke 16:28 Chinese Bible Luke 16:28 French Bible Luke 16:28 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 16:28 For I have five brothers that he (Luke Lu Lk) |
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