KJV ORIGINAL
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Abraham said, 'Listen, you had your turn living it up while you were alive, and Lazarus got dealt a rough hand. Now the tables have turned — he's finally getting comfort, and you're the one suffering.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Life's inequalities don't last forever — eventually, everything gets balanced out.
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