The Rich Man and Lazarus

“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, enjoying himself in splendor every day.

And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores,

And in Hades he raised his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his arms.

And he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.’

But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.