The Rich Man And Lazarus

I will share the Biblical scriptural story of the Rich Man and Lazarus NIV. There is also a debate among scholars if this a parable or an actual event that occurred. I am leaning more toward an actual event because of Abraham being mentioned and we know Abraham is an actual historical figure. I will also share the Bible verses as well. Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) Verse 19: “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Verse 20: At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores Verse 21: And longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. Verse 22: “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. Verse 23: In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Verse 24: So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ Verse 25: “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. Verse 26: And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ Verse 27: “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, Verse 28: For I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ Verse 29: “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ Verse 30: “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Verse 31: “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” Photo is attributed to sweet publishing and freebibleimages.org