into Abraham" s bosom Comp. Luke 13:28. This expression is used as a picture for the banquet of Paradise (comp. Numbers 11:12; John 1:18; John 13:23, and Josephus, De Maccab.13).

the rich man also died "They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave," Job 21:13.

and was buried Nothing is said of the pauper-funeral of Lazarus. In one touch our Lord shews how little splendid obsequies can avail to alter the judgment of heaven.

"One second, and the angels alter that."

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