^16:29But Abraham said,⁹¹ ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to⁹² them.’ ^16:30Then⁹³ the rich man⁹⁴ said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead⁹⁵ goes to them, they will repent.’ ^16:31He⁹⁶ replied to him, ‘If they do not respond to⁹⁷ Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’ ”⁹⁸

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Footnotes

91 Grk “says.” This is one of the few times Luke uses the historical present.
92 Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” This recalls the many OT texts calling for a righteous heart to respond to people in need (Deut 14:28–29; Isa 3:14–15; Amos 2:6–8; Mic 2:1–2; Zech 7:9–10).
93 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
94 Grk “he”; the referent (the rich man, v. 19) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
95 If someone from the dead goes to them. The irony and joy of the story is that what is denied the rich man’s brothers, a word of warning from beyond the grave, is given to the reader of the Gospel in this exchange.
96 Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
97 Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” See the note on the phrase “respond to” in v. .
98 The concluding statement of the parable, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead, provides a hint that even Jesus’ resurrection will not help some to respond. The message of God should be good enough. Scripture is the sign to be heeded.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’ ”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’

“ ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

“He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’ ”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’

“ ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said. ‘But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

“But he told him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’ ”

NLTNew Living Translation

“But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’

“The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.’

“But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’ ”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must listen to them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent!’ But he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone rises from the dead.’ ”

KJV 1900King James Version

Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

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