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22 The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham.[a] The rich man also died and was buried.(A) 23 In Hades, where he was being tormented, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side.[b](B) 24 He called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.’(C)

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  1. 16.22 Gk to Abraham’s bosom
  2. 16.23 Gk in his bosom