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NASB | Luke 16:22 "Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:22 "Now it happened that the poor man died and his spirit was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom (paradise); and the rich man also died and was buried. |
Bible Question:
When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River and went into Canaan there was much bloodshed. All of the people they conquered were killed including women young and old and children. Why? Did they perish after being killed? Did all go to Hell including babes? |
Bible Answer: Dear VR, The fact of the matter is that God has chosen not to give us a definitive answer to your question. However, given what He has told us about Himself, I believe that there is a great hope for those who have suffered the death of a child. Gen 18:25 "... Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?" Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. The fact that God commanded the death of little children does not mean that their fate was Hell. No child dies apart from God's will and purpose. He is in control of all things that occur. That alone should give us all the peace we need. God Bless, John Reformed |