Luke 16:28
“For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Abraham said unto him..... In reply to this his request:
they have Moses and the prophets; that is, their writings;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 16:27-28
Five brethren - The number “five” is mentioned merely to preserve the appearance of verisimilitude in the story. It is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 16:19-31
As the parable of the prodigal son set before us the grace of the gospel, which is encouraging to us all, so this sets…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I have five brethren If there be any special meaning in this detail, the clue to it is now lost. Some have seen in it a…
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