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Luke 16:23
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And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
About Luke 16:23
Few verses address Hell in the Bible and Torment in the Bible as directly as Luke 16:23. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Luke has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Matthew 25:46
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
- Mark 9:43
“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:”
- Revelation 20:15
“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”
- Matthew 13:42
“And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9
“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;”
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How to Apply Luke 16:23
Pray through Luke 16:23 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Hell in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.