22 One day the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s side. 16:22 Or to Abraham’s bosom; lit to the fold of Abraham’s robe; Jn 13:23, 16:22 Jn 13:23The rich man also died and was buried.23 And being in torment 16:23 Is 50:11in Hades, 16:23 Mt 11:23he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off, with Lazarus at his side.24 ‘Father Abraham! ’ 16:24 Lk 3:8; 16:30; 19:9; Jn 8:33,39,53he called out, ‘Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony 16:24 Is 66:24; Mt 25:41in this flame! ’
25 " ‘Son,’ 16:25 Lit ChildAbraham said, ‘remember that during your life you received your good things, 16:25 Lk 6:24just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here, 16:25 Mt 11:28while you are in agony.