Trinity/After Pentecost · The First Sunday after Trinity
Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus
June 7, 2026
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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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Commentary on Luke 16:19-31 Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on the rich man and Lazarus.
Luke 16:19-31 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of the parable and its warning about wealth.
Luke 16 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the parable of the great reversal.
Luke 16:19 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the rich man and Lazarus.
Luke 16 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Luke 16 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
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