Robertson Word Pictures - Luke 16:27 - 16:27

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Robertson Word Pictures - Luke 16:27 - 16:27


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That you send him (hina pempseĢ„is auton). As if he had not had a fair warning and opportunity. The Roman Catholics probably justify prayer to saints from this petition from the Rich Man to Abraham, but both are in Hades (the other world). It is to be observed besides, that Abraham makes no effort to communicate with the five brothers. But heavenly recognition is clearly assumed. Dante has a famous description of his visit to the damned (Purg. iii, 114).