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NASB | Luke 16:8 "And his master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:8 "And his master commended the unjust manager [not for his misdeeds, but] because he had acted shrewdly [by preparing for his future unemployment]; for the sons of this age [the non-believers] are shrewder in relation to their own kind [that is, to the ways of the secular world] than are the sons of light [the believers]. |
Bible Question:
Why does Jesus call the steward in Luke 16:1 and following, good? He is praised for cheeting his master. ??? Tom J |
Bible Answer: No, but the sense is to be taken as "wise", but as the world is. |
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