Luke 16:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus said to his disciples: A rich man once had a manager to take care of his business. But he was told that his manager was wasting money.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram answered, “LORD All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.

Genesis 43:19

So when they arrived at Joseph's house, they said to the servant in charge,

1 Chronicles 28:1

David called a meeting in Jerusalem for all Israel's leaders, including the tribal leaders, the government officials, the army commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, and the brave warriors.

Proverbs 18:9

Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.

Hosea 2:8

She didn't know that her grain, wine, and olive oil were gifts from me, as were the gold and silver she used in worshipping Baal.

Matthew 20:8

That evening the owner of the vineyard told the man in charge of the workers to call them in and give them their money. He also told the man to begin with the ones who were hired last.

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered: Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time?

Luke 15:13

Not long after that, the younger son packed up everything he owned and left for a foreign country, where he wasted all his money in wild living.

Luke 15:30

This other son of yours wasted your money on prostitutes. And now that he has come home, you ordered the best calf to be killed for a feast.”

Luke 16:19

There was once a rich man who wore expensive clothes and every day ate the best food.

Luke 16:2

So the rich man called him in and said, “What is this I hear about you? Tell me what you have done! You are no longer going to work for me.”

Luke 19:20

Another servant came and said, “Sir, here is your money. I kept it safe in a handkerchief.

Luke 8:3

Joanna, Susanna, and many others had also used what they owned to help Jesus and his disciples. Joanna's husband Chuza was one of Herod's officials.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

James 4:3

Yet even when you do pray, your prayers are not answered, because you pray just for selfish reasons.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.