19 (NIV) There was a rich
man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and
lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing
to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs
came and licked his sores. 22 The time came
when the beggar died and the angels
carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where he was in
torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away,
with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called
to him, ÒFather Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and
cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this
fire.Ó 25 But Abraham replied, ÒSon, remember that
in your lifetime you received your good things,
while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.Ó