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NASB | Luke 16:23 "In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:23 "In Hades (the realm of the dead), being in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom (paradise). |
Subject: Where did the dead go prior to Jesus |
Bible Note: Correction Tim, Elijah never died (2 Kings 2:11) and Moses was resurrected (Jude 1:9). These both symbolized the dead in Christ (Moses) and the Living in Christ (Elijah) to provide hope. The Old testament saints were seen being resurrected but it does not go on to say that they told people where they were and what death was like. Many people throughout the ages have all questioned what happens after death. Are you conscious or not? Don't you think that they would have had something to say on the matter to the people if they were in Heaven or Hell? Would Lazarus have been happy to be taken away from Heaven where we ALL desire to be or did he express great thanks to Jesus for rescuing him from hell and from being tormented? Brother in Christ, it was a lie back when Satan said to Eve (Gen 3:4) "You surely will not die", and it is still a lie now. I think we are saying the same thing but I just wanted to clarify myself so as to eliminate any confusion. My apologies if I have confused anyone any further ;-) Phil |