Luke 16:28

World English Bible (2000)

for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won't also come into this place of torment.'

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  • Ps 49:12-13 : 12 But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish. 13 This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
  • Acts 2:40 : 40 With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation!"
  • Acts 20:23 : 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
  • 1 Thess 4:6 : 6 that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.

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