Luk 16:29-31 | KJV | STEP | Abraham saith unto him , They have Moses and the prophets ; let them hear them .

Luke 16: 29

(KJV)

Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

(NASB2020)

But Abraham *said, ‘They have ^{▼▼I.e., the books of Moses and the prophets, read aloud in the synagogues} ^bMoses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’

(NET2full)

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

Luke 16: 30

(KJV)

And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.

(NASB2020)

But he said, ‘No, ^efather Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent!’

(NET2full)

Then ^{▼▼tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} the rich man ^{▼▼tn Grk “he”; the referent (the rich man, v. 19) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead ^{▼▼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.} goes to them, they will repent.’

Luke 16: 31

(KJV)

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

(NASB2020)

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

(NET2full)

He ^{▼▼tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.} replied to him, ‘If they do not respond to ^{▼▼tn Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” See the note on the phrase “respond to” in v. 29.} Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” ^{▼▼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.}