^{19 Ref} Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:

^{20 Ref} and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores,

^{21 Ref} and desiring to be fed with the `crumbs' that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs come and licked his sores.

^{22 Ref} And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried.

^{23 Ref} And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

^{24 Ref} And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.

^{25 Ref} But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.