KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the beggar died, and angels carried him to be with Abraham in paradise. The rich man died too and was buried.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Death comes for everyone, but where you end up depends on how you lived.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus teaches about the stark contrast between earthly wealth and eternal destiny. In first-century Jewish culture, "Abraham's bosom" referred to a metaphorical place of comfort and fellowship with the righteous in the afterlife, emphasizing the reward for the faithful poor. The parable serves as a warning about the misuse of riches and the importance of compassion in one's lifetime.
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