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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 16:3

3. cannot dig . . . to beg, ashamed—therefore, when dismissed, shall be in utter want. read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1

The linguistic connection that ties this parable with its preceding context is the word "squander" (Gr. diaskorpizo, cf. Luke 15:13). This is the clue to the thematic connection, namely, the prudent use of money. The younger son in the parable of the lost son who represented the sinners whom Jesus received did not manage his inheritance well. He squandered, wasted, and dissipated it. The story that follows gives an example of a wise use of some money that a master entrusted to his prodigal... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1-9

The parable of the shrewd manager 16:1-9"Luke 16:1-8 contains probably the most difficult parable in Luke." [Note: Bock, Luke, p. 418.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1-13

1. Discipleship as stewardship 16:1-13Jesus instructed His disciples about their use of material possessions. He taught them to be prudent in the use of wealth and to beware of the danger of loving it (cf. 1 Timothy 6:10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:2

There is no indication in the parable whether the agent failed his master innocently or deliberately. That is unimportant. For whatever reason his boss fired him and asked him to turn in his account books that would show what he had done (cf. Matthew 12:36; Acts 19:40; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 4:5). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:3-4

Before doing so the agent decided to do something that would enable him to get another job with one of the people who owed his master money. He realized that he had to use his head since he was not strong enough for manual labor, and he was too proud to resort to begging to earn a living. His plan of action would guarantee him a job and respectability, but immediate action was imperative. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 16:2

16:2 stewardship, (b-22) See Note l, Colossians 1:25 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:1-31

The Unjust Steward. The Rich Man and Lazarus1-13. Parable of the Unjust Steward (peculiar to Lk). The details of this somewhat difficult parable are probably not significant. It is intended to illustrate the proper use of wealth. Christians should use it so well here on earth, by expending it not selfishly on their own pleasures, but unselfishly for the good of others, and for the advancement of God’s kingdom, that instead of hindering them from reaching heaven, it will help them to enter... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 16:1

XVI.(1) There was a certain rich man, which had a steward.—There is, perhaps, no single parable that has been subjected to such various and discordant interpretations as this of the Unjust Steward. It seems best to give step by step what seems to be a true exposition of its meaning, and to reserve a survey of other expositions till they can be compared with this.The word “steward” had, we must remember, been already used by our Lord in Luke 12:42, and had there pointed, beyond the shadow of a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 16:2

(2) How is it that I hear this of thee?—(1) The opening words of the steward’s master imply wonder as well as indignation. They remind us so far of the words of the lord of the vineyard in another parable, “Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?” (Isaiah 5:4). Speaking after the manner of men, it was a marvel and a mystery that men with so high a calling as the scribes and teachers of Israel should have proved so unfaithful to their trust. (2)... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 16:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 16:3-4

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 16:2

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:1-31

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 16:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 16:2

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