Luke 16:11
The Scripture
(11) If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus meets a wealthy man named Zacchaeus who climbs a tree to be seen by him and promises to give away half of his possessions if Jesus blesses him. Jesus praises his repentance and says that his generosity will be recorded in the kingdom of God. The encounter highlights the contrast between wealth and spiritual wealth and shows that true blessing comes from humility and repentance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 12:33Luke 18:22Proverbs 8:18Proverbs 8:19Ephesians 3:8James 2:5Revelation 3:18
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