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Luke 16:28
For I have five brothers; and let him give them an account of these things, so that they may not come to this place of pain.
Luke 16:28 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 16:28 in other translations
For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’
for I have five brothers—that he may testify to them, so they won’t also come into this place of torment.’
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In context
25 But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.
26 And in addition, there is a deep division fixed between us and you, so that those who might go from here to you are not able to do so, and no one may come from you to us.
27 And he said, Father, it is my request that you will send him to my father's house;
28 For I have five brothers; and let him give them an account of these things, so that they may not come to this place of pain.
29 But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; let them give ear to what they say.
30 And he said, No, father Abraham, but if someone went to them from the dead, their hearts would be changed.
31 And he said to him, If they will not give attention to Moses and the prophets, they will not be moved even if someone comes back from the dead.
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