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Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/luke/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the employer called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? Get your report in order, because you are going to be fired.’ <a href="/esv/luke/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ <a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So 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.’ <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having called him, he said to him, 'What is this I hear concerning you? Give the account of your stewardship, for you are not able to manage any longer.' <a href="/kjv/luke/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/16.htm">New King James Version</a> So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ <a href="/nasb_/luke/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ <a href="/nasb/luke/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And he called him and said to him, &#8216What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/luke/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ <a href="/lsb/luke/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he called for him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ <a href="/amp/luke/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management [of my affairs], for you can no longer be [my] manager.’ <a href="/csb/luke/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he called the manager in and asked, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you can no longer be my manager.’ <a href="/hcsb/luke/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he called the manager in and asked, What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you can no longer be my manager.&#8217 <a href="/asv/luke/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward. <a href="/cev/luke/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So the rich man called him in and said, "What is this I hear about you? Tell me what you have done! You are no longer going to work for me." <a href="/erv/luke/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward. <a href="/gwt/luke/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the rich man called for his manager and said to him, 'What's this I hear about you? Let me examine your books. It's obvious that you can't manage my property any longer.' <a href="/gnt/luke/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> so he called him in and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Turn in a complete account of your handling of my property, because you cannot be my manager any longer.' <a href="/isv/luke/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he called for him and asked him, 'What's this I hear about you? You can't be my manager any longer. Now give me a report about your management!' <a href="/msb/luke/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So 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.? <a href="/net/luke/16.htm">NET Bible</a> So he called the manager in and said to him, 'What is this I hear about you? Turn in the account of your administration, because you can no longer be my manager.' <a href="/nheb/luke/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He called him, and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.' <a href="/wbt/luke/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he called him, and said to him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He called him and said, "'What is this I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship, for I cannot let you hold it any longer.' <a href="/web/luke/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having called him, he said to him, What [is] this I hear about you? Render the account of your stewardship, for you may not be steward any longer. <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having called him, he said to him, 'What is this I hear concerning you? Give the account of your stewardship, for you are not able to manage any longer.' <a href="/ylt/luke/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having called him, he said to him, What is this I hear about thee? render the account of thy stewardship, for thou mayest not any longer be steward. <a href="/slt/luke/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having called him, he said to him, What is this I hear of thee give back the word of thy stewardship; for thou canst no more be steward.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer. <a href="/cpdv/luke/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he called him and said to him: ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship. For you can no longer be my steward.’ <a href="/nabre/luke/16.htm">New American Bible</a> He summoned him and said, ‘What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.’ <a href="/nrsvce/luke/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So his master called him and said to him, What is this that I hear concerning you? Give me an account of your stewardship; for no longer can you be a steward for me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his Lord summoned him and said to him, “What is this I have heard about you? Give me an inventory of your stewardship, for you cannot be a steward for me any longer.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he called him, and said to him: What is this that I hear of you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer act as steward. <a href="/godbey/luke/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And having called him, he said to him, What is this which I hear concerning thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou art not able to be steward any longer.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And calling him, he said to him, What is this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer in that office. <a href="/mace/luke/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He called him and said, "'What is this I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship, for I cannot let you hold it any longer.' <a href="/worrell/luke/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, calling him, he said to him, 'What is this I hear of you? Render the account of your stewardship; for you can be no longer steward.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And he called him, and said unto him, What <Fr>is<FR> this I hear of thee? give up the accounts of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/16-2.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=6437" 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> 1Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: phōnēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">he called</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him in</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">to ask,</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/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">‘What is</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouō (V-PIA-1S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">I hear</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you?</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodos (V-AMA-2S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">Turn in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">an</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">account</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3622.htm" title="3622: oikonomias (N-GFS) -- Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a economy.">management,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you cannot</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3621.htm" title="3621: oikonomein (V-PNA) -- To be a steward, manage a household. From oikonomos; to manage.">be manager</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">any longer.’ </a> 3The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.…<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/25-19.htm">Matthew 25:19</a> After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. <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="/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="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">1 Peter 4:5</a> But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a> But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-24</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. <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/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="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a> It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. <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/19-12.htm">Luke 19:12-27</a> 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.’ ... <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9</a> I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he called him, and said to him, How is it that I hear this of you? give an account of your stewardship; for you may be no longer steward.How.<a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9-11</a> And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? … <a href="/genesis/4-9.htm">Genesis 4:9,10</a> And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? … <a href="/genesis/18-20.htm">Genesis 18:20,21</a> And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; … give.<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="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9,10</a> Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment… <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.for.<a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Luke 12:20</a> But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?<a href="/luke/19-21.htm">Luke 19:21-26</a> For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-20.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/15-21.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Management</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Render</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Stewardship</a> <a href="/luke/11-24.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">What</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/16-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/luke/16-29.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/20-36.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Management</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/16-27.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/luke/16-12.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/20-25.htm">Render</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Stewardship</a> <a href="/luke/17-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">What</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>So he called him in to ask In this parable, the rich man represents God, and the manager symbolizes those entrusted with responsibilities in God's kingdom. The act of calling in the manager reflects the divine summons for accountability. This mirrors the biblical theme of stewardship, where individuals are called to account for their actions and management of God's resources (<a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a>).‘What is this I hear about you? This phrase indicates that the rich man has received reports or accusations about the manager's conduct. In biblical times, reputation and word-of-mouth were crucial, as they often determined one's standing in the community. This reflects the omniscience of God, who is aware of all actions and intentions (<a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a>).Turn in an account of your management The demand for an account signifies a time of judgment and evaluation. In the cultural context, stewards were expected to maintain detailed records of their transactions. This parallels the biblical teaching that believers will give an account of their lives and stewardship before God (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>).for you cannot be manager any longer. The removal of the manager from his position signifies the consequences of mismanagement and unfaithfulness. This serves as a warning about the seriousness of stewardship and the potential loss of privilege and responsibility due to unfaithfulness. It echoes the biblical principle that those who are unfaithful with little will not be entrusted with more (<a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10-12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich_man.htm">The Rich Man</a> Represents God or a figure of authority who holds others accountable for their stewardship. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_manager.htm">The Manager</a> Symbolizes believers or individuals entrusted with responsibilities and resources. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_accusation.htm">The Accusation</a> The manager is accused of wasting the rich man's possessions, prompting an audit of his management. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_account.htm">The Call to Account</a> The rich man demands an account of the manager's stewardship, signifying a moment of judgment or evaluation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_dismissal.htm">The Dismissal</a> The manager faces the consequence of losing his position, highlighting the seriousness of mismanagement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/accountability_before_god.htm">Accountability Before God</a> Every believer is accountable to God for how they manage their time, talents, and resources. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> God expects us to be faithful stewards of what He has entrusted to us, using it for His glory and purposes. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_mismanagement.htm">Consequences of Mismanagement</a> Mismanagement of God-given resources can lead to loss of opportunities and blessings. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regular self-examination and reflection on our stewardship can help us align with God's expectations. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_judgment.htm">Preparation for Judgment</a> Believers should live with the awareness that they will one day give an account to God, motivating them to live righteously.<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/what_does_biblical_stewardship_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Biblical stewardship?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_christmas_truly_signify.htm">What does Christmas truly signify?</a> <a href="/q/biblical_view_on_short-term_missions.htm">What is the biblical perspective on short-term missions?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_live_for_christ's_return.htm">How should we live in anticipation of Christ's return?</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>(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?" (<a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm" title="What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? why, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?">Isaiah 5:4</a>). 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) The words that follow, "Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward," while they admit legitimately enough a personal application to each individual at the close of any period of trust and probation, and therefore at the close of life, are yet far from being limited to that application, and in their primary significance, do not even admit it. The close of a stewardship, for a party like the Pharisees--for a school like that of the scribes--for any Church or section of a Church--is when its day of judgment comes, when its work in the Kingdom is done, when history, and God in history, pass their sentence upon it. And that day of judgment was coming fast upon those who then heard the parable. <a href="/commentaries/luke/16-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he called φωνήσας (phōnēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. him in αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. to ask, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist 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. ‘What [is] Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 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. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. I hear ἀκούω (akouō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. you? σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Turn in ἀπόδος (apodos) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. an τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. account λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. management, οἰκονομίας (oikonomias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3622.htm">Strong's 3622: </a> Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a 'economy'. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you cannot δύνῃ (dynē) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. be manager οἰκονομεῖν (oikonomein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3621.htm">Strong's 3621: </a> To be a steward, manage a household. From oikonomos; to manage. any longer.’ ἔτι (eti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. 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