Luke 16:8

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 16:8

BSB
The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And the lord praised the iniquitous steward, in that he had acted prudently. For the sons of this age are more prudent with their generation than are the sons of light.
ERV
And his lord commended the unrighteous steward because he had done wisely: for the sons of this world are for their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
NHEB
"His lord commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness, for the people of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the people of light.
SMT
And the Lord praised the steward of injustice, because he did wisely: for the sons of this life are wiser than the children of light in their generation.

Commentary for Luke 16:8

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Overview of Luke 16:8
Summary
Master praises steward's cunning despite dishonest methods
Event
Master commends steward's shrewd action
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching