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NASB | Luke 16:19 ¶ "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:19 ¶ "Now there was a certain rich man who was habitually dressed in expensive purple and fine linen, and celebrated and lived joyously in splendor every day. |
Bible Question: Steve, thanks for your attention. So where is Abraham in the parable? More importantly, isn't Paradise in heaven where God the Father lives? But then the Luke 23:43 verse was said by Jesus later than the John 3:13 verse, implying that after that time, righteous people have gone to heaven after their death. Is this correct? |
Bible Answer: John Let me try to explain this. Before Jesus bought our freedom on the cross with His blood the righteous when they died went to paradise or Abraham bosom. Hence we see them there in the parable of Luke 16. When Jesus was talking to the thief on the cross Jesus said today you will be with me in paradise. After Jesus died he went to Abraham’s bosom and took the righteous and lead them to heaven. Ephes. 4:8 Therefore it says, "When He ascended on high, He led CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, And He gave gifts to men." So what he was telling the thief today you are going to be with Me. First we are going to make a stop in paradise and pick up everyone else then on to heaven. Let me assure you of one thing wherever Jesus is at is paradise! Be blessed and be a blessing |