Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “So he called in each one of his master’s debtors. He asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ New Living Translation “So he invited each person who owed money to his employer to come and discuss the situation. He asked the first one, ‘How much do you owe him?’ English Standard Version So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ Berean Standard Bible And he called in each one of his master’s debtors. ‘How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first. Berean Literal Bible And having summoned each one of his master's debtors, he was saying to the first, 'How much do you owe to my master?' King James Bible So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? New King James Version “So he called every one of his master’s debtors to him, and said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ New American Standard Bible And he summoned each one of his master’s debtors, and he began saying to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ NASB 1995 “And he summoned each one of his master’s debtors, and he began saying to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ NASB 1977 “And he summoned each one of his master’s debtors, and he began saying to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ Legacy Standard Bible And he summoned each one of his master’s debtors, and he began saying to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ Amplified Bible So he summoned his master’s debtors one by one, and he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ Christian Standard Bible “So he summoned each one of his master’s debtors. ‘How much do you owe my master? ’ he asked the first one. Holman Christian Standard Bible “So he summoned each one of his master’s debtors. How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first one. American Standard Version And calling to him each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? Contemporary English Version Then one by one he called in the people who were in debt to his master. He asked the first one, "How much do you owe my master?" English Revised Version And calling to him each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? GOD'S WORD® Translation "So the manager called for each one of his master's debtors. He said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' Good News Translation So he called in all the people who were in debt to his master. He asked the first one, 'How much do you owe my master?' International Standard Version "So he called for each of his master's debtors. He asked the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' Majority Standard Bible And he called in each one of his master?s debtors. ?How much do you owe my master?? he asked the first. NET Bible So he contacted his master's debtors one by one. He asked the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' New Heart English Bible Calling each one of his lord's debtors to him, he said to the first, 'How much do you owe to my lord?' Webster's Bible Translation So he called every one of his lord's debtors, and said to the first, How much owest thou to my lord? Weymouth New Testament "So he called all his master's debtors, one by one, and asked the first, 'How much are you in debt to my master?' World English Bible Calling each one of his lord’s debtors to him, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe to my lord?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd having called near each one of his lord’s debtors, he said to the first, How much do you owe to my lord? Berean Literal Bible And having summoned each one of his master's debtors, he was saying to the first, 'How much do you owe to my master?' Young's Literal Translation 'And having called near each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much dost thou owe to my lord? Smith's Literal Translation And having called upon each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou to my lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord? Catholic Public Domain Version And so, calling together each one of his lord’s debtors, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my lord?’ New American Bible He called in his master’s debtors one by one. To the first he said, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ New Revised Standard Version So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he called his lord’s debtors, one by one, and said to the first, How much do you owe my lord? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And he called each one who was indebted to his lord and he said to the first, 'How much do you owe to my lord?' “ NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he called to him every one of his lord's debtors, and said to the first, How much do you owe my lord? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament So calling upon every one of his master?s debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou to my master? Mace New Testament so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master? Weymouth New Testament "So he called all his master's debtors, one by one, and asked the first, 'How much are you in debt to my master?' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Shrewd Manager…4I know what I will do, so that after my removal from management, people will welcome me into their homes.’ 5And he called in each one of his master’s debtors. ‘How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first. 6‘A hundred measures of olive oil,’ he answered. ‘Take your bill,’ said the manager. ‘Sit down quickly, and write fifty.’… Cross References Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Matthew 18:23-35 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ... Luke 19:12-27 So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. / But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ ... Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Proverbs 27:23-24 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds; / for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation. 1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Treasury of Scripture So he called every one of his lord's debtors to him, and said to the first, How much owe you to my lord? his. Luke 7:41,42 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty… Matthew 18:24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. Jump to Previous Amount Debt Debtors First How Lord's Master Master's Owe Owest Sending Summoned SummoningJump to Next Amount Debt Debtors First How Lord's Master Master's Owe Owest Sending Summoned SummoningLuke 16 1. The parable of the unjust steward.14. Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees. 19. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar. And he called in each one of his master’s debtors. This phrase introduces the actions of the dishonest manager in the parable. The context is a parable told by Jesus, highlighting themes of stewardship and accountability. The manager, facing dismissal, seeks to secure his future by reducing the debts owed to his master. This reflects the cultural practice of debt management in ancient times, where stewards had significant control over financial transactions. The calling in of debtors suggests a formal process, possibly involving written records, which was common in the economic practices of the time. ‘How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Unjust Steward (Manager)A central figure in the parable, he is responsible for managing his master's resources but is accused of wasting them. His actions and decisions are pivotal to understanding the parable's message. 2. The Master The owner of the resources and employer of the steward. His response to the steward's actions provides insight into the parable's moral and ethical lessons. 3. The Debtors Individuals who owe the master various amounts. Their interactions with the steward reveal themes of mercy, forgiveness, and shrewdness. 4. The Parable Setting This parable is set in a socio-economic context where debt and management of resources were common, reflecting the everyday life of Jesus' audience. 5. Jesus' Audience Primarily the disciples, but also includes the Pharisees and others who were listening, providing a broader context for the teaching. Teaching Points Stewardship and AccountabilityAs stewards of God's resources, we are accountable for how we manage what has been entrusted to us. This parable challenges us to reflect on our own stewardship and the eternal impact of our financial decisions. Wisdom in Resource Management The steward's shrewdness, though ethically questionable, highlights the importance of wisdom and foresight in managing resources. Believers are called to be wise and discerning in their financial dealings. The Value of Relationships The steward's focus on building relationships with the debtors underscores the importance of prioritizing people over possessions. In our lives, relationships should take precedence over material wealth. Mercy and Forgiveness The reduction of debts points to the broader biblical themes of mercy and forgiveness. As recipients of God's grace, we are encouraged to extend mercy to others in our financial and personal interactions.(5) So he called every one of his lord's debtors.--The debtors might be either men who had bought their wheat and their oil at the hands of the steward; or, as the sequel renders more probable, tenants who, after the common custom of the East, paid their rent in kind. Who, we ask, are the "debtors," in the interpretation of the parable? The Lord's Prayer supplies the answer to that question. The "debtors" are those who have sinned against God, who have left undone the things which they were bound to do, who have made no return for the outward blessings they have received. The unfaithful Church or party tries to secure its position by working on the lower nature of those who have the sense of that burden upon them. It neither gives the sense of peace or pardon, nor asserts the righteous severity of God's commandments. It keeps their consciences uneasy, and traffics in its absolutions.Verses 5, 6, and 7 simply paint in the details of the interesting picture of the parable. This singular plan of providing for himself by becoming a benefactor of the debtor, remarks Professor Bruce, was by no means the only possible one under the circumstances; but the Speaker of the parable made his hero make choice of it as the aim of the imaginary narrative was to teach the value of beneficence as a passport into the eternal habitations. Various explanations have been suggested to account for the difference in the gifts to the debtors. It is probable that when our Lord spoke the parable, reasons for these varied gifts were given, such as the circumstances of the debtors. It is scarcely now worth while to frame ingenious guesses respecting the details, which apparently do not affect the grand lessons which the story was intended to teach. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he called in προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4341: To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. each ἕκαστον (hekaston) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of his ἑαυτοῦ (heautou) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. master’s κυρίου (kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. debtors. χρεοφειλετῶν (chreopheiletōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5533: A debtor. From a derivative of chrao and opheiletes; a loan-ower, i.e. Indebted person. ‘How much Πόσον (Poson) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4214: How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many). do you owe ὀφείλεις (opheileis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. master?’ κυρίῳ (kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. he asked ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. first. πρώτῳ (prōtō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. Links Luke 16:5 NIVLuke 16:5 NLT Luke 16:5 ESV Luke 16:5 NASB Luke 16:5 KJV Luke 16:5 BibleApps.com Luke 16:5 Biblia Paralela Luke 16:5 Chinese Bible Luke 16:5 French Bible Luke 16:5 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 16:5 Calling each one of his lord's debtors (Luke Lu Lk) |
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