Luke 16:27

Chinese Bible TNV 2012 (Traditional) (客語聖經 – 現代臺灣客語譯本，新舊約全書客語聖經 – 漢字版)

財主講：『𠊎个祖公啊，既然係恁樣，𠊎求你喊 拉撒路 去吾爸个屋下；

这是什么意思？

In this verse from Luke 16:27, a man in Hades is talking to Abraham and asks him to send someone to his brothers who are still alive on earth. He hopes that if someone visits them, they will avoid ending up in the same place as he did.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing a game where you can't go back once you lose. In this story, one of the players wishes he could send a message to his friends who are still playing so they don’t make the same mistake and lose too!

历史背景

This verse is part of the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke around AD 80-100. The audience was primarily Gentile Christians, but it also resonates with Jewish readers due to its themes about wealth, justice, and afterlife.

今日应用

Imagine a friend who often drives too fast and has had close calls. You might feel like this man in the story—wanting to send someone trustworthy to warn your friend before they get into serious trouble.

主题

• afterlife
• judgment
• repentance
• warning
• family
• justice

相关经文

• Matthew 25:41
• Revelation 20:13-15
• John 11:26
• Romans 8:37-39
• Luke 15:11-32

常见问题

Why does the man ask Abraham to send someone?

He believes that a personal visit from someone who experienced his fate would convince his brothers not to end up in Hades.

What can we learn about family relationships from this verse?

It shows how deeply concerned one can be for their loved ones, even after death, wishing they could do something to prevent them from suffering the same fate.

How does Luke 16:27 relate to warnings in the Bible?

This verse is part of a larger narrative where the man's request underscores the importance of heeding warnings about judgment and repentance before it’s too late.

What does this verse tell us about Abraham?

Abraham, often seen as a mediator in Jewish tradition, listens to the man but his response in subsequent verses highlights God's justice and the importance of listening to prophets on earth.