Question: Luke 16:22, 23; 23:4322And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. (Luke 16:22‑23)
43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43); Acts 2:3131He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. (Acts 2:31). Light is requested on Hades and Paradise in these texts. W. W. (Ottawa).
Answer: As this has been answered repeatedly, the querist is referred to “The Preaching to the Spirits in Prison” (T. Weston, 53, Paternoster Row, London, Publisher of this Magazine). The subject is there fully discussed.