Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, New Living Translation “Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. English Standard Version And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house— Berean Standard Bible ‘Then I beg you, father,’ he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house, Berean Literal Bible And he said, ‘Then I ask you, father, that you might send him to the house of my father— King James Bible Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: New King James Version “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, New American Standard Bible And he said, ‘Then I request of you, father, that you send him to my father’s house— NASB 1995 “And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, that you send him to my father’s house— NASB 1977 “And he said, ‘Then I beg you, Father, that you send him to my father’s house— Legacy Standard Bible And he said, ‘Then I am asking you, father, that you send him to my father’s house— Amplified Bible So the rich man said, ‘Then, father [Abraham], I beg you to send Lazarus to my father’s house— Berean Annotated Bible ‘Then I beg you, father {pater}, he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house, Christian Standard Bible “ ‘Father,’ he said, ‘then I beg you to send him to my father’s house— Holman Christian Standard Bible “Father,’ he said, then I beg you to send him to my father’s house— American Standard Version And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house; Contemporary English Version But the rich man said, "Abraham, then please send Lazarus to my father's home. English Revised Version And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house; GOD'S WORD® Translation "The rich man responded, 'Then I ask you, Father, to send Lazarus back to my father's home. Good News Translation The rich man said, 'Then I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house, International Standard Version "The rich man said, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house— NET Bible So the rich man said, 'Then I beg you, father--send Lazarus to my father's house New Heart English Bible "He said, 'I ask you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house; Webster's Bible Translation Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldst send him to my father's house: Weymouth New Testament "'I entreat you then, father,' said he, 'to send him to my father's house. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible‘Then I beg you, father,’ he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house, World English Bible “He said, ‘I ask you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house— Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he said, I ask, then, father, that you may send him to the house of my father, Berean Literal Bible And he said, ‘Then I ask you, father, that you might send him to the house of my father— Young's Literal Translation 'And he said, I pray thee, then, father, that thou mayest send him to the house of my father, Smith's Literal Translation And he said, Then I ask thee, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: Then, father, I beseech thee, that thou wouldst send him to my father's house, for I have five brethren, Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: ‘Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, New American Bible He said, ‘Then I beg you, father, send him to my father’s house, New Revised Standard Version He said, ‘Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father’s house— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to him, If that is so, I beseech you, O my father, to send him to my father’s house; Aramaic Bible in Plain English “He said to him, 'Therefore, I beg of you, my father, to send him to my father's house.' “ NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen he said, I beseech you, therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house; Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And he said, I entreat thee then, father, that thou wouldest send him to my paternal mansion: Mace New Testament upon which he said, father, I beg it of you, that you would send him to my father's family, where I have five brothers, Weymouth New Testament "'I entreat you then, father,' said he, 'to send him to my father's house. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Man and Lazarus…26And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that even those who wish cannot cross from here to you, nor can anyone cross from there to us.’ 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.’… Cross References Then I beg you, father, Matthew 18:26 Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ Luke 8:41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, Matthew 15:22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” he said, Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.” Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” send Lazarus John 11:1-3 At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) / So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” Luke 7:3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant. Matthew 11:3 to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” to my father’s house, John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Joshua 24:15 But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” Luke 16:28-31 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ / But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’ / ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’ … Matthew 12:38-42 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. … Matthew 23:29-36 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. / And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ / So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. … John 5:45-47 Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope. / If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. / But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?” Treasury of Scripture Then he said, I pray you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house: Jump to Previous Beg Beseech Entreat Father's House Lazarus Mayest Request WouldestJump to Next Beg Beseech Entreat Father's House Lazarus Mayest Request WouldestLuke 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. Then I beg you, father, This phrase reflects the rich man's desperation and recognition of authority. The term "father" is a respectful address, acknowledging Abraham's role as the patriarch of the Jewish faith. This highlights the rich man's understanding of his heritage and the respect due to Abraham. The plea indicates a shift from self-concern to concern for others, albeit too late. It underscores the importance of repentance and intercession while still alive, as echoed in Hebrews 9:27, which states that after death comes judgment. he said, send Lazarus to my father’s house, Persons / Places / Events 1. The Rich ManA central figure in the parable who lived a life of luxury and is now in Hades, experiencing torment. 2. Lazarus A poor man who suffered in life but is now comforted in Abraham's bosom. 3. Abraham The patriarch who represents the faithful and is a figure of authority in the afterlife. 4. Hades The place of the dead where the rich man finds himself in torment. 5. The Rich Man's Brothers The rich man’s family who are still alive and unaware of the fate that awaits them if they do not repent. Teaching Points Urgency of RepentanceThe rich man's plea for his brothers highlights the urgency of repentance and the need to turn to God while there is still time. Responsibility to Warn Others Just as the rich man wanted to warn his brothers, we have a responsibility to share the truth of the Gospel with those around us. Compassion for the Needy The parable challenges us to examine how we treat those in need and to act with compassion and generosity. Eternal Consequences Our actions in this life have eternal consequences, and we must live with an awareness of the life to come. Listening to God's Word The rich man's brothers have Moses and the Prophets, emphasizing the sufficiency and authority of Scripture in guiding us to truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 16:27?2. How does Luke 16:27 emphasize the importance of warning others about repentance? 3. What role does family play in spiritual accountability according to Luke 16:27? 4. How can we apply the urgency of Luke 16:27 in evangelism today? 5. How does Luke 16:27 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 6. What practical steps can we take to warn loved ones about eternal consequences? 7. Why does the rich man plead for his brothers in Luke 16:27? 8. How does Luke 16:27 challenge the concept of afterlife communication? 9. What does Luke 16:27 reveal about the importance of repentance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 16? 11. Are the dead aware of events on earth? 12. What are the torments of Sheol? 13. What is the concept of Abraham's Bosom? 14. Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30). What Does Luke 16:27 Mean Then I beg you, father,• The rich man, now fully aware of his eternal condition, urgently pleads with Abraham. His words reveal that remorse, fear, and longing are all experienced consciously after death (Luke 16:23–24). • The intensity of “beg” underscores that no second chances exist once judgment has fallen (Hebrews 9:27). • Earthly status no longer helps him; he who was once rich is now the petitioner, illustrating Jesus’ earlier warning that “many who are first will be last” (Luke 13:28; Mark 10:31). he said, • Scripture records an actual dialogue between the realm of torment and Paradise, proving personal identity, memory, and the ability to communicate remain intact beyond the grave (Luke 23:42–43; Revelation 6:10). • His direct speech shows that acknowledgment of truth can come too late; even the damned confess realities they once ignored (James 2:19). • God’s Word faithfully preserves this conversation so that readers today may heed its warning (1 Corinthians 10:11). send Lazarus • The rich man now values the very one he had despised. Lazarus, whose sores he once ignored, is viewed as a potential messenger of mercy (Luke 16:20–21, 25). • This reversal highlights divine justice: the neglected sufferer is comforted, while the indulgent oppressor becomes dependent (Matthew 25:44–45). • He assumes a miracle—Lazarus returning from the dead—would persuade his brothers, yet Jesus later raises another Lazarus, and many still refuse to believe (John 11:43–48). • True repentance springs from hearing Moses and the Prophets, not merely witnessing wonders (Luke 16:31; Romans 10:17). to my father’s house • Concern for family surfaces too late; nevertheless, the instinct is telling: eternal realities should first move us to reach those closest to us (Acts 16:31; Joshua 24:15). • The phrase signals specific people, a literal household of five brothers (Luke 16:28). Hell’s inhabitants become evangelistically minded, yet cannot act. • Lot once tried to warn his sons-in-law, but they thought he was jesting (Genesis 19:14). Likewise, many today shrug off earnest appeals until the door of mercy closes (Luke 13:25). • While alive, believers must seize opportunities to testify, knowing that death fixes destiny permanently (2 Corinthians 6:2). summary Luke 16:27 captures the moment a condemned man pleads for missionary help he never offered in life. His desperate request affirms conscious existence after death, the unchangeable nature of judgment, and the supreme value of God’s revealed Word over dramatic signs. Because Scripture is true and literal, the passage presses every reader to heed God’s warning now, show compassion today, and share the gospel while time remains. (27) I pray thee therefore, father.--The re iterated appeal to Abraham as "father" is suggestive in many ways: (1) as speaking out that in which too many of the rich man's class put an undue trust, resting on the fatherhood of Abraham rather than on that of God (Matthew 3:9); (2) as showing that the refusal of the previous verse had been accepted, as it were, submissively. There is no rebellious defiance, no blasphemous execration, such as men have pictured to themselves as resounding ever more in the realms of darkness. Abraham is the sufferer's father still, and he yet counts on his sympathy.Verses 27, 28. - Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them; lest they also come into this place of torment. The condemned acquiesces in this dread fact; convinced of the utter impossibility of any interchange of sympathy between him and the dwellers in the realms of bliss, he ceases to pray for any alleviation of his own sad and wretched state. But another wail of woe quickly rises from the awful solitude. What means this second prayer of the doomed man? Are we to read in it the first signs of a new and noble purpose in the lost soul, the first dawning of loving thoughts and tender care for others? It seems, perhaps, unkind not to recognize this; but the Divine Speaker evidently had another purpose here when he put these words into the mouth of the lost rich man - he would teach the great lesson to the living that a selfish life is inexcusable. On first thoughts, the rich man's request to Abraham appears prompted alone by his anxiety for the future of his brothers who were still alive; but on examination it would seem, to use the striking words of Professor Bruce, that he wished rather to justify his own sad past by some such. reflection as this: "Had only some one come from the dead with the calm, clear light of eternity shining in his eyes, to inform me that this life beyond is no table, that Paradise is a place or state of unspeakable bliss, and Gehenna a place or state of unspeakable woe, I should have renounced my voluptuous, selfish ways, and entered on the path of piety and charity. If one had come to me from the dead, I had surely repented, and so should not have come to this place of torment."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ‘Thenοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I beg Ἐρωτῶ (Erōtō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2065: Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. you, σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. father,’ πάτερ (pater) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. he said, Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘send πέμψῃς (pempsēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. [Lazarus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular 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. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. father’s πατρός (patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. house, οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. Links Luke 16:27 NIVLuke 16:27 NLT Luke 16:27 ESV Luke 16:27 NASB Luke 16:27 KJV Luke 16:27 BibleApps.com Luke 16:27 Biblia Paralela Luke 16:27 Chinese Bible Luke 16:27 French Bible Luke 16:27 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 16:27 He said 'I ask you therefore father (Luke Lu Lk) |
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