Luke 16:24

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So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.’

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(24) And he called, saying, 'Father Avraham have mercy on me and send El'azar to dip the end of his finger in water and cool this tongue of mine because I'm in pain in this flame.'

The F.O.G

[24] He called out in desperation, 'Father Abraham, have mercy! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool my tongue – these flames are unbearable!'

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and having cried, he said, Father Abraham, deal kindly with me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and may cool my tongue, because I am distressed in this flame.

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 16:24

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Luke 16:24