1 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the rich man’s response to Abraham’s words.
2 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the rich man, v. 19) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Grk “Then I beg you, father, that you send him”; the referent (Lazarus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 sn To warn them. The warning would consist of a call to act differently than their dead brother had, or else meet his current terrible fate.
5 tn Grk “lest they also come.”
6 tn Grk “says.” This is one of the few times Luke uses the historical present.
7 tn 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).
8 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
9 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the rich man, v. 19) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
10 sn 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.
11 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
12 tn Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” See the note on the phrase “respond to” in v. 29.
13 sn 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.