Luke 16:2
The Scripture
(2) 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.
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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Genesis 3:9Genesis 3:10Genesis 3:11Genesis 4:9Genesis 4:10Genesis 18:20Genesis 18:21I Samuel 2:23I Samuel 2:24I Corinthians 1:11I Timothy 5:24Luke 12:42
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