for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won’t also come into this place of torment.’
Parallel translations
- KJV For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
- BSB for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’
- NKJV for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’
- NASB for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not come to this place of torment as well.’
- NLT For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’
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He wants his five brothers warned so they avoid this place of torment.
Overview
The rich man fears his brothers share his careless, unbelieving life. His appeal underscores the reality and dread of judgment. Yet the answer to come will show that they already possess all the warning they need in God's revealed Word.
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Cross-references · 4
- Ps 49:12–13But man, despite his riches, doesn’t endure. He is like the animals that perish.
- Acts 2:40With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
- 1 Th 4:6that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
- Acts 20:23except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
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