New International Version for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ New Living Translation For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’ English Standard Version for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ Berean Standard Bible for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ Berean Literal Bible for I have five brothers—that he might warn them so that they might not also come to this place of torment.’ King James Bible For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. New King James Version for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ New American Standard Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not come to this place of torment as well.’ NASB 1995 for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ NASB 1977 for I have five brothers—that he may warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ Legacy Standard Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ Amplified Bible for I have five brothers—in order that he may solemnly warn them and witness to them, so that they too will not come to this place of torment.’ Berean Annotated Bible for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment. Christian Standard Bible because I have five brothers—to warn them, so that they won’t also come to this place of torment.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible because I have five brothers—to warn them, so they won’t also come to this place of torment.’ American Standard Version for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Contemporary English Version Let him warn my five brothers, so they won't come to this horrible place." English Revised Version for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have five brothers. He can warn them so that they won't end up in this place of torture.' Good News Translation where I have five brothers. Let him go and warn them so that they, at least, will not come to this place of pain.' International Standard Version because I have five brothers—to warn them, so that they won't end up in this place of torture, too.' NET Bible (for I have five brothers) to warn them so that they don't come into this place of torment.' New Heart English Bible for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won't also come into this place of torment.' Webster's Bible Translation For I have five brethren; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Weymouth New Testament For I have five brothers. Let him earnestly warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefor I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ World English Bible for I have five brothers—that he may testify to them, so they won’t also come into this place of torment.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I have five brothers, so that he may thoroughly testify to them, that they also may not come to this place of torment. Berean Literal Bible for I have five brothers—that he might warn them so that they might not also come to this place of torment.’ Young's Literal Translation for I have five brothers, so that he may thoroughly testify to them, that they also may not come to this place of torment. Smith's Literal Translation For I have five brethren; that he might testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torments. Catholic Public Domain Version so that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torments.’ New American Bible for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.’ New Revised Standard Version for I have five brothers—that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I have five brothers; let him go and testify to them, so that they may not also come to this place of torment. Aramaic Bible in Plain English 'For I have five brothers; he should go testify to them so that they would not come to this place of torment also.' NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor I have five brothers; that he may earnestly admonish them, lest they also come to this place of torment. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament for I have five brothers: that he may testify to them, that they also come not into this place of torment. Mace New Testament to give them warning, lest they also come into this place of torment. Weymouth New Testament For I have five brothers. Let him earnestly warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Rich Man and Lazarus…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.’ 29But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’… Cross References I have five brothers. Psalm 49:7-9 No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. / For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, / that he should live on forever and not see decay. Romans 9:1-3 I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. / I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. / For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, Let him warn them, Ezekiel 3:17-19 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. Ezekiel 33:7-9 As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. / But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. Acts 20:31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Mark 9:43-48 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire. / where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ / If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. … Revelation 14:10-11 he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” Matthew 13:42 And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Matthew 8:12 But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. John 5:29 and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. Romans 2:8-9 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Treasury of Scripture For I have five brothers; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. lest. Psalm 49:12,13 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish… Jump to Previous Account Earnestly Five Order Pain Testify Thoroughly Torment Warn Won'tJump to Next Account Earnestly Five Order Pain Testify Thoroughly Torment Warn Won'tLuke 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. for I have five brothers. The rich man’s concern reveals that he understands the danger facing his own household. Though he showed no mercy to Lazarus during his life, he now recognizes that his brothers remain on the same path of unbelief and self-indulgence. Psa 49:7-9 No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom… Let him warn them, He asks for Lazarus to be sent as a messenger, hoping that an extraordinary witness from the dead would lead them to repent. His request shows that death has removed all doubt about judgment, yet it has not changed his condition. Ezk 3:17-19 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house… so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’ The rich man speaks of a real destination of suffering after death for those who reject God’s revealed truth. His fear for his brothers underscores the finality of judgment and the urgency of responding to God while life remains. Mat 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Rich ManA central figure in the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, who lived a life of luxury and neglect towards the needy. 2. Lazarus A poor man who suffered greatly in life but was comforted after death. 3. Abraham The patriarch who, in the parable, is in a position of comfort and dialogue with the rich man. 4. The Rich Man's Brothers Five siblings who are still alive and unaware of the consequences of their actions. 5. Hades The place of torment where the rich man finds himself after death. Teaching Points Urgency of RepentanceThe rich man's plea for his brothers underscores the urgency of repentance and turning to God while there is still time. Responsibility to Warn Others As believers, we have a responsibility to share the truth of the Gospel with others, warning them of the consequences of sin. Compassion for the Needy The parable highlights the importance of showing compassion and care for those in need, reflecting God's love and mercy. Eternal Consequences Our choices in this life have eternal consequences, and we must live with an eternal perspective. The Sufficiency of Scripture The rich man's request for a miraculous sign is denied, emphasizing that Scripture is sufficient for leading people to repentance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 16:28?2. How does Luke 16:28 emphasize the importance of warning others about hell? 3. What can we learn from the rich man's concern for his brothers' salvation? 4. How does Luke 16:28 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we actively warn others about eternal consequences today? 6. How should Luke 16:28 influence our urgency in sharing the Gospel message? 7. What does Luke 16:28 reveal about the afterlife and eternal consequences? 8. How does Luke 16:28 challenge our understanding of repentance and warning others? 9. Why is the rich man's plea in Luke 16:28 significant for believers today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 16? (28) For I have five brethren.--Here again we are left to choose between opposite views of the motive which prompted the request. Was it simply a selfish fear of reproaches that might aggravate his sufferings? Was it the stirring in him of an unselfish anxiety for others, content to bear his own anguish if only his brothers might escape? Either view is tenable enough, but the latter harmonises more with the humility of the tone in which the request is uttered. The question why "five" are named is again one which we cannot answer with certainty. The allusions which some have found to the five senses, in the indulgence of which the man had passed his life, or to the five books of Moses (!), are simply fantastic. It may have been merely the use of a certain number for an uncertain, as in the case of the five wise and the five foolish virgins (Matthew 25:2), or the five talents (Matthew 25:15), or the five cities in the land of Egypt (Isaiah 19:18). It may have been an individualising feature, pointing to some conspicuously self-indulgent rich man among the hearers of the parable, and so coming home to him as a warning; or, possibly (following up the hint in the Note on Luke 16:19), to the number of the Tetrarch's surviving brothers. Of these he had had eight, but Aristobulus and Arche-laus were already dead, and possibly, of course, another. Here, returning to the structure of the parable, there is a special motive for the rich man's wishing Lazarus to be sent. The brothers had seen the beggar lying at his gate. If they were to see him now, as risen from the dead, they would learn how far more blessed his state had been than the luxurious ease in which they had passed and were still passing their lives.Luke 16:28 shows a man in hell begging that his still-living brothers be warned while there is time. The verse affirms: • Personal identity and memory continue after death. • Urgent witness is essential; people must be warned and invited to repent now. • God truly desires that none experience hell, yet judgment is real and eternal. The passage calls every believer to speak the gospel plainly, convinced that eternity hangs in the balance. Greek forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'. brothers. ἀδελφούς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Let him warn διαμαρτύρηται (diamartyrētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1263: To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. will not also end up ἔλθωσιν (elthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. this τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. place τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. of torment.’ βασάνου (basanou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 931: Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture. Additonal Resources Luke 16:28 Blue Letter BibleLuke 16:28 Bible Gateway Luke 16:28 Bible.com Luke 16:28 NIV |
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