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It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham`s bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.
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Death's Great Reversal
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast in the fates of the two men. Lazarus, ignored in life, is honored at death with an angelic escort to paradise. The rich man, who had every earthly honor including a stately burial, faces torment. This illustrates that earthly status is temporary and God's judgment brings a dramatic and final reversal of fortunes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Was carried by the angels. The Jews held the opinion that the spirits of the righteous were conveyed by angels to heaven at their death. O…
Was borne (απενεχθηνα). First aorist passive infinitive from αποφερω, a common compound defective verb. The accusative case of gen…
19th Century
Anglican
Was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom.—Among the Jews, three terms were commonly used to express the future state of bles…
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After his death, Lazarus is escorted by “the angels,” in contrast to the rich man who is merely “buried” (v.22). “Abraham’s side” may picture recli…
16th Century
Protestant
And it happened that the beggar died. Christ here points out the vast change which death effected in the condition of the two men. Death w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass that the beggar died The death of Christ was not a casual thing, a fortuitous event; it was agre…
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