Luke 16:22

“And it came to pass that the beggar died, etc.] The death of Christ was not a casual thing, a fortuitous event; it was agreed unto, and settled in the covenant of grace; it was spoken of by the prophets of the Old Testament; it was typified by the sacrifices of the law, and other things; it was foretold by Christ himself, and was the end of his coming into this world, wherein the great love, both of him and of his Father, is expressed; and is the main article of the Christian faith; so that this came to pass according to the decrees of God, the counsel, and covenant of peace, the will of Christ, and his predictions, and as the accomplishment of the law, and prophets: it was not a natural,…”

“died--His burial was too unimportant to mention; while "the rich man died and was buried"--his carcass carried in pomp to its earthly resting-place. in to Abraham's bosom--as if seen reclining next to Him at the heavenly feast (Mat 8:11).”

“Was carried by the angels - The Jews held the opinion that the spirits of the righteous were conveyed by angels to heaven at their death. Our Saviour speaks in accordance with this opinion; and as he expressly affirms the fact, it seems as proper that it should be taken literally, as when it is said the rich man died and was buried. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to those who are heirs of salvation Hebrews 1:14, and there is no more improbability in the supposition that they attend departing spirits to heaven, than that they attend them while on earth. Abraham’s bosom - This is a phrase taken from the practice of reclining at meals, where the head of one lay on the…”

“And the beggar - Worn out with hunger, and pain, and want of all things, died: and was carried by angels (amazing change of the scene!) into Abraham's bosom - So the Jews styled paradise; the place where the souls of good men remain from death to the resurrection. The rich man also died, and was buried - Doubtless with pomp enough, though we do not read of his lying in state; that stupid, senseless pageantry, that shocking insult on a poor, putrefying carcass, was reserved for our enlightened age! Luke 16:23”

“16:22 carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham (literally into Abraham’s bosom): The Greek suggests a banquet at which guests reclined around a low table (see John 13:23). Lazarus was taken to the messianic banquet in the Kingdom of God (see Luke 14:1-24).”

“that: Job 3:13-19; Isa 57:1, Isa 57:2; Rev 14:13 was carried: Psa 91:11, Psa 91:12; Mat 13:38-43, Mat 24:31; Heb 2:14 Abraham's: Mat 8:11; Joh 13:23, Joh 21:20 the rich: Luk 12:20; Job 21:13, Job 21:30-32; Psa 49:6-12, Psa 49:16-19, Psa 73:18-20; Pro 14:32; Mar 8:36; Jam 1:11; Pe1 2:24 and was buried: Kg2 9:34, Kg2 9:35; Ecc 8:10; Isa 14:18, Isa 22:16 Luke 16:23”