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