Luke 16:31

New American Bible - revised edition

Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’”

Cross References

Genesis 9:27

May God expand Japheth, and may he dwell among the tents of Shem; and let Canaan be his slave.”

Luke 16:30

He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

Luke 17:1

He said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur.

John 5:47

But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”

Acts 19:8

He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God.

Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You will soon persuade me to play the Christian.”

Acts 28:23

So they arranged a day with him and came to his lodgings in great numbers. From early morning until evening, he expounded his position to them, bearing witness to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from the law of Moses and the prophets.

2 Corinthians 4:3

And even though our gospel is veiled, it is veiled for those who are perishing,

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but we are clearly apparent to God, and I hope we are also apparent to your consciousness.