Time after Pentecost · Proper 21 · Year C
Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus
October 1, 2028
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"He said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead." (Luke 16:31)
Jesus tells of a rich man who feasted daily while the beggar Lazarus lay hungry at his gate, and of how their fortunes were reversed after death. From torment the rich man begs for warning to his brothers, but is told they already have Moses and the Prophets.
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Luke 16 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the rich man and Lazarus verse by verse.
Luke 16 Commentary Precept Austin
Collects classic verse-by-verse commentary excerpts on the chapter.
Luke 16:19 Commentaries BibleHub
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Luke 16 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
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Commentary on Luke 16:19-31 Working Preacher
The one Lutheran-tradition voice on the reversal of the rich man and Lazarus.
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