Luk 16:29 | NET2full | STEP | But Abraham said , ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.’

‏ Luke 16:29

29 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.’