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<a href="/nlt/luke/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, why should you be trusted with things of your own? <a href="/esv/luke/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own? <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And unless you have been faithful in that which is of another, who will give to you that which is yours? <a href="/kjv/luke/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? <a href="/nkjv/luke/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And if you have not been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own? <a href="/nasb_/luke/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/nasb/luke/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another&#8217s, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/nasb77/luke/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/lsb/luke/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/amp/luke/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful in the use of that [earthly wealth] which belongs to another [whether God or man, and of which you are a trustee], who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/csb/luke/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is your own? <a href="/hcsb/luke/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is your own? <a href="/asv/luke/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/cev/luke/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And if you cannot be trusted with what belongs to someone else, who will give you something that will be your own? <a href="/erv/luke/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/gwt/luke/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If you can't be trusted with someone else's wealth, who will give you your own? <a href="/gnt/luke/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what belongs to you? <a href="/isv/luke/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> And if you haven't been faithful with what belongs to foreigners, who will give you what is your own? <a href="/msb/luke/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own? <a href="/net/luke/16.htm">NET Bible</a> And if you haven't been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you your own? <a href="/nheb/luke/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/wbt/luke/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if you have not been faithful in dealing with that which is not your own, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/web/luke/16.htm">World English Bible</a> If you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if in the other’s you did not become faithful—who will give to you your own? <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And unless you have been faithful in that which is of another, who will give to you that which is yours? <a href="/ylt/luke/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if in the other's ye became not faithful -- your own, who shall give to you? <a href="/slt/luke/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if ye were not faithful with another, who shall give you your own?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's; who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/cpdv/luke/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours? <a href="/nabre/luke/16.htm">New American Bible</a> If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours? <a href="/nrsvce/luke/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if you are not found faithful with that which is not your own, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And if you are not found faithful with what is not yours, who will give you what is yours?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give to you that which is your own? <a href="/godbey/luke/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>If you were not faithful in the interest of another, who will give you your own?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and if ye have not been faithful in that which belongs to another, who will give up to you that which is your own? <a href="/mace/luke/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if you have imbezel'd what another gave you in trust, how can he give you an estate in perpetuity? <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if you have not been faithful in dealing with that which is not your own, who will give you that which is your own? <a href="/worrell/luke/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, if ye were not faithful in that which is another's, who will give to you your own?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and if ye have not been faithful in <Fr>that which was<FR> another's, who will give you <Fr>that which is<FR> your own?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/16-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6539" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">The Parable of the Shrewd Manager</a> …11So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? 12<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenesthe (V-AIM-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">you have not been</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistoi (Adj-NMP) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">faithful</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the belongings</a> <a href="/greek/245.htm" title="245: allotriō (Adj-DNS) -- From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile.">of another,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will give</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">belongings</a> <a href="/greek/5212.htm" title="5212: hymeteron (Adj-ANS) -- Your, yours. From humeis; yours, i.e. Pertaining to you.">of your own?</a> 13No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> 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. ... <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a> Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a> A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a> 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. <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a> So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a> Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?in.<a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Luke 19:13-26</a> And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come… <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14-16</a> But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee… <a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a> And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.that which is your.<a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Luke 10:42</a> But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.<a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3,4</a> For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God… <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4,5</a> To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/ruth/2-22.htm">Else's</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Other's</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Use</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/13-14.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Care</a> <a href="/john/4-9.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Else's</a> <a href="/luke/19-17.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Other's</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/16-30.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/luke/19-17.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Use</a> <a href="/luke/17-28.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 16</div>1. <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">The parable of the unjust steward.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another This phrase emphasizes the importance of stewardship and responsibility. In biblical times, stewardship was a common practice, where servants were entrusted with managing their master's property. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where Joseph, for example, was a steward in Potiphar's house (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a>). Faithfulness in small matters is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where servants are rewarded based on their management of their master's resources. The idea is that God entrusts individuals with resources, talents, and opportunities, and expects them to manage these wisely and faithfully.who will give you belongings of your own? This part of the verse suggests a future reward or responsibility that is contingent upon one's current faithfulness. In the cultural context of the time, inheritance and ownership were significant, often tied to one's ability to manage and grow what was given. The principle here is that those who prove trustworthy in handling what belongs to others will be entrusted with their own. This can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual truths, where faithfulness in earthly matters reflects one's readiness for greater spiritual responsibilities. The concept is echoed in <a href="/luke/19-17.htm">Luke 19:17</a>, where the faithful servant is given authority over cities. This also points to the eschatological promise of believers receiving their inheritance in the Kingdom of God, as mentioned in <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a>, where an imperishable inheritance is reserved for the faithful.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching His disciples about stewardship and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, they are being instructed on the principles of managing resources and responsibilities. 3. <a href="/topical/p/parable_of_the_unjust_steward.htm">Parable of the Unjust Steward</a> This teaching is part of a larger parable where Jesus discusses the behavior of a steward who mismanages his master's resources. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present in the broader context and are often criticized by Jesus for their love of money and lack of true faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship.htm">Stewardship</a> The central theme of this passage, focusing on the responsibility and management of what is entrusted to someone by another.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> Being faithful in managing what belongs to others is a test of character and integrity. It reflects our readiness to handle greater responsibilities. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_as_a_reflection_of_heart.htm">Stewardship as a Reflection of Heart</a> How we manage what is not ours reveals our true values and priorities. It is a reflection of our heart's alignment with God's principles. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_greater_responsibility.htm">Preparation for Greater Responsibility</a> Faithfulness in small matters prepares us for larger roles and responsibilities. God often uses our current stewardship as a training ground for future opportunities. <a href="/topical/t/trustworthiness_and_integrity.htm">Trustworthiness and Integrity</a> Our ability to be trusted with what belongs to others is a testament to our integrity. It is crucial for building trust in relationships and in our walk with God. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective_on_earthly_stewardship.htm">Eternal Perspective on Earthly Stewardship</a> Our management of earthly resources has eternal implications. We are called to be faithful stewards, recognizing that all we have is ultimately God's.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 16</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_deepen_my_christian_faith.htm">How can I deepen my Christian faith?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_visit_doctors.htm">Is it appropriate for Christians to visit doctors?</a> <a href="/q/does_habakkuk_3_16_contradict_divine_courage.htm">In Habakkuk 3:16, does the prophet's terror contradict other biblical accounts where messengers receive divine courage instead of dread?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_believers_god's_temple_without_proof.htm">In 2 Corinthians 6:16, how can the believers be the temple of God without any tangible, verifiable sign beyond personal conviction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) If ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's . . .--The ruling idea of the verse is clearly that which the parable had enforced, that in relation to all external possessions and advantages we are stewards and not possessors. The Roman poet had seen that to boast of such things was the emptiest of all vanities--"At genus, et proavos, et quae non fecimus ipsi,Vix ea nostra voco."[" Lineage and name, and all that our own powersHave not wrought for us, these I scarce call ours."]That which is your own?--This is obviously identical with the "true riches" of the preceding verse. Wisdom, holiness, peace, these the world has not given, and cannot take away; and even looking to God as the great Giver of these as of other good and perfect gifts, it may be said that they are bestowed by Him as a possession in fee, the reward of the faithful stewardship of all lower gifts and opportunities, so that, though His gift, they become, in very deed, our own.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's. Here we have our earthly possessions plainly spoken of as the goods of another, that is, of God, and of these goods we are but the temporary stewards. Who shall give you that which is your own? We have here a very magnificent promise. Although on earth man can possess nothing of his own - here he is but a steward for a time of property belonging to another - yet a prospect is held out to him that, if he be found faithful in the trust while on earth, in the world to come something will be given to him really and truly his own. There will be no dismissal or death there. <a href="/commentaries/luke/16-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. you have not been ἐγένεσθε (egenesthe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. faithful πιστοὶ (pistoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the [belongings] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of another, ἀλλοτρίῳ (allotriō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_245.htm">Strong's 245: </a> From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. will give δώσει (dōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. belongings τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of your own? ὑμέτερον (hymeteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5212.htm">Strong's 5212: </a> Your, yours. 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