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One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer’s money. <a href="/esv/luke/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. <a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now also He was saying to the disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager, and was accused unto him as he is wasting his possessions. <a href="/kjv/luke/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. <a href="/nkjv/luke/16.htm">New King James Version</a> He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. <a href="/nasb_/luke/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions. <a href="/nasb/luke/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now He was also saying to the disciples, &#8220There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions. <a href="/nasb77/luke/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and this steward was reported to him as squandering his possessions. <a href="/lsb/luke/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a steward, and this steward was reported to him as squandering his possessions. <a href="/amp/luke/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager [of his estate], and accusations [against this man] were brought to him, that this man was squandering his [master’s] possessions. <a href="/csb/luke/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now he said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was squandering his possessions. <a href="/hcsb/luke/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also said to the disciples: &#8220There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was squandering his possessions. <a href="/asv/luke/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods. <a href="/cev/luke/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said to his disciples: A rich man once had a manager to take care of his business. But he was told that his manager was wasting money. <a href="/erv/luke/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods. <a href="/gwt/luke/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a business manager. The manager was accused of wasting the rich man's property. <a href="/gnt/luke/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a servant who managed his property. The rich man was told that the manager was wasting his master's money, <a href="/isv/luke/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Jesus was saying to the disciples, "A rich man had a servant manager who was accused of wasting his assets. <a href="/msb/luke/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus also said to His disciples, ?There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. <a href="/net/luke/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets. <a href="/nheb/luke/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He also said to his disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. <a href="/wbt/luke/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and the same was accused to him that he had wasted his goods. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He said also to His disciples: "There was a rich man who had a steward, about whom a report was brought to him, that he was wasting his property. <a href="/web/luke/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He also said to His disciples, “A certain man was rich, who had a steward, and he was accused to him as scattering his goods; <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now also He was saying to the disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager, and was accused unto him as he is wasting his possessions. <a href="/ylt/luke/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said also unto his disciples, 'A certain man was rich, who had a steward, and he was accused to him as scattering his goods; <a href="/slt/luke/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to his disciples, A certain man was rich, who had a steward; and he was slandered to him as dispersing his goods.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods. <a href="/cpdv/luke/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he also said to his disciples: “A certain man was wealthy, and he had a steward of his estate. And this man was accused to him of having dissipated his goods. <a href="/nabre/luke/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he also said to his disciples, “A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND he spoke a parable to his dis ciples, There was a rich man, who had a steward; and they accused him that he was wasting his wealth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he told a parable to his disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and they were accusing him that he was squandering his wealth.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was accused to him of wasting his goods. <a href="/godbey/luke/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He also spoke to His disciples, <FR>There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was slandered to him as wasting his goods.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN said he also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he received an information against him, as having dissipated his treasures. <a href="/mace/luke/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He said also to His disciples: "There was a rich man who had a steward, about whom a report was brought to him, that he was wasting his property. <a href="/worrell/luke/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said also to His disciples, <FR>"There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and the same was accused to him as squandering his goods.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said also to his disciples, <FR>There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was accused to him of wasting his goods.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/16-1.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=6429" 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> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus also said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētas (N-AMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“There was</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousios (Adj-NMS) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">rich</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: Anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whose</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichen (V-IIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/3623.htm" title="3623: oikonomon (N-AMS) -- A household manager, a steward, guardian. ">manager</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1225.htm" title="1225: dieblēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To thrust through, slander, complain of, accuse. From dia and ballo; to traduce.">was accused of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1287.htm" title="1287: diaskorpizōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From dia and skorpizo; to dissipate, i.e. to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.">wasting</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchonta (V-PPA-ANP) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">possessions.</a> 2So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’…<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/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-35</a> 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. ... <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-51</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="/matthew/21-33.htm">Matthew 21:33-41</a> Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ... <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a> “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ... <a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-17</a> Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. / Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. ... <a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11-12</a> He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables, / so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’” <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Mark 12:1-9</a> Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ... <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-48</a> And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion 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="/luke/19-11.htm">Luke 19:11-27</a> While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently. / 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. ... <a href="/john/12-6.htm">John 12:6</a> Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <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/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused to him that he had wasted his goods.a certain.<a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23,24</a> Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants… <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14</a> For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.a steward.<a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a> And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.<a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?<a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Genesis 15:2</a> And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?wasted.<a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19</a> There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:<a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Luke 15:13,30</a> And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living… <a href="/luke/19-20.htm">Luke 19:20</a> And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/mark/15-26.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Report</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Scattering</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Wasting</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Property</a> <a href="/john/10-41.htm">Report</a> <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">Scattering</a> <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">Wasting</a> <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Wealth</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'; 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The context is important as it follows the parable of the lost son, suggesting a continued theme of stewardship and responsibility. Jesus often used parables to convey deeper spiritual truths, and His audience here is primarily those who are committed to learning from Him.There was a rich man The mention of a "rich man" sets the stage for a parable that deals with wealth and stewardship. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, but it also came with responsibilities. The rich man in this parable represents those who have been entrusted with resources and must manage them wisely. This character can be seen as a type of God, who entrusts His creation to humanity.whose manager was accused The manager, or steward, is a key figure in this parable. In ancient times, a steward was responsible for managing the household or business affairs of their master. The accusation against the manager suggests a breach of trust, which is a serious offense. This reflects the biblical theme of accountability, where individuals are held responsible for their actions, especially in positions of trust.of wasting his possessions The charge of wasting possessions highlights the theme of stewardship and the proper use of resources. In biblical terms, wastefulness is often associated with sin and poor judgment. This phrase connects to other scriptures that emphasize the importance of using one's gifts and resources wisely, such as the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>). It also serves as a warning against complacency and negligence in spiritual and material matters.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching His disciples through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are being taught important spiritual lessons through His parables. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rich_man.htm">Rich Man</a> A character in the parable representing someone with significant wealth and resources. 4. <a href="/topical/m/manager.htm">Manager (Steward)</a> The steward of the rich man's estate, accused of mismanaging or wasting the rich man's possessions. 5. <a href="/topical/a/accusation_of_waste.htm">Accusation of Waste</a> The event that sets the stage for the parable, highlighting issues of stewardship and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_accountability.htm">Stewardship and Accountability</a> As believers, we are stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. We must manage them wisely and faithfully. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> Our faithfulness in managing small responsibilities reflects our readiness for greater responsibilities in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_mismanagement.htm">Consequences of Mismanagement</a> Mismanagement of resources, whether financial, spiritual, or relational, can lead to loss and accountability before God. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regularly assess how you are managing what God has given you, including time, talents, and treasures. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_eternal_stewardship.htm">Preparation for Eternal Stewardship</a> Earthly stewardship is a preparation for eternal responsibilities. How we manage now impacts our future roles in God's kingdom.<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_does_the_steward_secure_his_future.htm">How does the unjust steward secure his future?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_luke_16_1-8_praise_the_steward.htm">Why does Luke 16:1–8 seem to commend the unjust steward’s dishonest tactics, potentially endorsing unethical behavior? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_wealth_secure_eternal_friends.htm">How can worldly wealth secure eternal friendships?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_walk_to_emmaus_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Walk to Emmaus?</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>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 <a href="/luke/12-42.htm" title="And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?">Luke 12:42</a>, and had there pointed, beyond the shadow of a doubt, to the office of the Apostles and other ministers, as dispensers of divine truths, and perhaps also, of the means of grace. So St. Paul, whose language is, as we have seen in so many instances, always important in connection with St. Luke's vocabulary, speaks of himself and his fellow-labourers as "stewards of the mysteries of God." He has learnt, may we not say, from the parable, that "it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful" (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/4-1.htm" title="Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.">1Corinthians 4:1-2</a>). We start, then, with this clue. The Unjust Steward represents primarily the Pharisees and scribes in their teaching and ministerial functions. But though spoken in the hearing of the Pharisees, the parable was addressed, not to them, but "to the disciples." And the reason of this is obvious. They, too, were called to be "stewards;" they, too, collectively and individually, would have to give an account of their stewardship. But if this is what the steward represents, then the rich man, like the "house-holder" in other parables, can be none else than God, who both appoints the stewards and calls them to account. In the further extension of the parable it is, of course, applicable to all who have any "goods" entrusted to them, any gifts and opportunities, any vocation and ministry in the great kingdom of God.The same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.--(1) The Greek word for "was accused" commonly carries with it the idea of false, calumnious accusation. Probably, however, the idea connected with it, as seen in the word diabolos, or devil, which is derived from it, is that of malignant accusation, whether the charge were true or false. It is conceivable that it may have been purposely chosen to suggest the thought that the great Adversary was at once tempting the double-minded teachers to their life of hypocrisy, and exulting at their fall. If we ask why this was only suggested and not more directly expressed, as it would have been if some one accuser had been named, the answer is found in the fact that the one great Accuser has many mouth-pieces, diaboli acting under the diabolos (the Greek word stands for "false accusers" in <a href="/titus/2-3.htm" title="The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;">Titus 2:3</a>), and that there was no lack of such comments, more or less malevolent, on the inconsistencies of the professedly religious class. (2) There is an obvious purpose in using the same word, in the hearing of the same persons, as that which, in <a href="/luke/15-13.htm" title="And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.">Luke 15:13</a>, had described the excesses of the Prodigal Son. The Pharisees had heard that parable, and even if they had caught the bearing of the language which portrayed the character of the elder son, had flattered themselves that they were, at all events, free from the guilt of the younger. They had not "wasted their substance in riotous living." Now they were taught that the "goods" committed to them might be wasted in other ways than by being "devoured" in company with "harlots." They were guilty of that sin in proportion as they had failed to use what they had been entrusted with for the good of men and for God's glory. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-31. - The Lord's teaching on the right use of earthly possessions with regard to the prospect of another world, in the form of the two parables of the unjust steward, and Dives and Lazarus. Verses 1, 2. - And he said also unto his disciples. There is no doubt that this important teaching belongs to the last portion of our Lord's life, and it is probable that it is closely connected with the parable of the prodigal son just related. It is not likely that two such weighty sermons had been preached at the same time, but in the evening, or on the following day, or at least on the next sabbath, the same auditory that listened to the prodigal son we believe were startled and enthralled by the story of the unjust steward, and then, or very shortly after, by the awful and vivid picture of life beyond the grave in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. There is a close link of thought between the parable of the unjust steward and that of the prodigal. The heroes of both these narratives, in the first instance, had a considerable share of this world's goods entrusted to their charge, and by both, in the early portions of the story, these goods were misused and wasted. The Greek words used of the "wasting" of the prodigal and of the steward were in both cases the same (<a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Luke 15:13</a>; <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Luke 16:1</a>). No parable in the New Testament has been so copiously discussed or has received so many end such varying interpretations at the hands of expositors. We will at once put aside all the ingenious, but from our point of view mistaken, interpretations which see in "the steward" the Pharisees, the publicans, Judas Iscariot, or Satan. The parable has a broader, a more direct, a more universally interesting, meaning. It contains a deep and important teaching for every man or woman who would wish to rank among the followers, of Jesus Christ. Now, our Lord would have all men look forward gravely and calmly to the certain event of their death, and. in view of that event, would have them make careful and thoughtful preparation for the life which was to come after death. To press this most important lesson home, the Master, as his custom was at this late period of his ministry, conveyed his instruction in the form of a parable. The sketch of a steward about to be dismissed from his office, and who thus would be stripped of his income, was a fit emblem of a man about to be removed from this world by death. The steward in the parable-story felt that, when dismissed, he would be as it were alone, stripped of all, and destitute. The soul of such a man, when dead, would be also stripped of everything, would be alone and destitute. The question here might be asked - Why take for the principal figure of the parable so immoral a character as an unjust steward? The answer is well suggested by Professor Bruce, "For the simple reason that his misbehaviour is the natural explanation of the impending dismissal. Why should a faithful steward be removed from office? To conceive such a case were to sacrifice probability to a moral scruple." Roughly, then, two things all-important to us are taught here: (1) that dismissal, death, will certainly come; (2) that some provision certainly ought to be made for the life that lies beyond - the life that comes after the dismissal, or death. There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. The story of the parable contains little incident. There is the rich man, clearly a noble of high rank, whose residence is at a distance from his estates, the scene of the little story. Over these he has placed, as administrator or factor, the one called here a steward; the revenues of the lands this official has wasted; he appears to have been generally a careless if not a dishonest servant. The owner of the estates, when he becomes aware of the facts of the case, at once gives notice of dismissal to the steward, desiring him, however, before yielding up his office, to give in his accounts. Appalled at the sudden and utter destitution which lay before him, the steward occupies the short time of office yet remaining to him in devising a plan by which he would secure the good offices of certain persons who were in debt to his master. He (the steward) had yet a little time of power remaining before he was turned adrift; he would turn this to account, and would do a good turn to these men, poor neighbours of his, and debtors to his lord, while he was in office, and so win their friendship, and, on the principle that one good turn deserves another, would be able to reckon on their gratitude when all else had failed him. With the immorality of the act by which he won the good will of these debtors of his master we have nothing to do; it is simply a detail of the picture, which is composed of figures and imagery chosen for their fitness to impress the lesson intended to be taught. Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. This taking away the position and privileges of the man represents the act of death, in which God takes away from us all the varied gifts, the possessions, and the powers large or small with which we are eutrusted during our lifetime. Our day of dismissal will be the day of our passing away from this life. <a href="/commentaries/luke/16-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Jesus] also said Ἔλεγεν (Elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [His] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. disciples, μαθητάς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “There was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. rich πλούσιος (plousios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. man Ἄνθρωπός (Anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. whose ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. manager οἰκονόμον (oikonomon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3623.htm">Strong's 3623: </a> A household manager, a steward, guardian. was accused of διεβλήθη (dieblēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1225.htm">Strong's 1225: </a> To thrust through, slander, complain of, accuse. From dia and ballo; to traduce. wasting διασκορπίζων (diaskorpizōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1287.htm">Strong's 1287: </a> From dia and skorpizo; to dissipate, i.e. to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. possessions. ὑπάρχοντα (hyparchonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. 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