Luk 16:29 | NETfull | STEP | But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.’

Luke 16:29

29 But Abraham said, ^{▼▼ Grk “says.” This is one of the few times Luke uses the historical present.} ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to ^{▼▼ 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).} them.’