For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
Parallel translations
- WEB for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won’t 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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Quick answer
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 49:12–13Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
- Acts 2:40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
- 1 Th 4:6That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
- Acts 20:23Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
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