Luke 16:8
The Scripture
(8) And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
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 16:10Luke 18:6Luke 16:4Genesis 3:1Exodus 1:10II Samuel 13:3II Kings 10:19Proverbs 6:6Proverbs 6:7Proverbs 6:8Luke 20:34Psalms 17:14
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