Luke 16:21

God's Word

Lazarus would have eaten any scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Lazarus was covered with sores, and dogs would lick them.

Cross References

Matthew 15:27

She said, “You’re right, Lord. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters’ tables.”

Mark 7:28

She answered him, “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat some of the children’s scraps.”

Luke 16:20

There was also a beggar named Lazarus who was regularly brought to the gate of the rich man’s house.

Luke 16:22

“One day the beggar died, and the angels carried him to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

John 6:12

When the people were full, Jesus told his disciples, “Gather the leftover pieces so that nothing will be wasted.”

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this moment, we are hungry, thirsty, poorly dressed, roughly treated, and homeless.

2 Corinthians 11:27

Because I’ve had to work so hard, I’ve often gone without sleep, been hungry and thirsty, and gone without food and without proper clothes during cold weather.