Luke 16:8

New Living Translation

“The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?”

2 Samuel 13:3

But Amnon had a very crafty friend—his cousin Jonadab. He was the son of David’s brother Shimea.

2 Kings 10:19

Therefore, summon all the prophets and worshipers of Baal, and call together all his priests. See to it that every one of them comes, for I am going to offer a great sacrifice to Baal. Anyone who fails to come will be put to death.” But Jehu’s cunning plan was to destroy all the worshipers of Baal.

Psalm 17:14

By the power of your hand, O Lord, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

Exodus 1:10

We must make a plan to keep them from growing even more. If we don’t, and if war breaks out, they will join our enemies and fight against us. Then they will escape from the country.”

Proverbs 12:8

A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

Matthew 12:32

Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come.

Matthew 17:26

“They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free!

Luke 16:10

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

Luke 16:4

Ah, I know how to ensure that I’ll have plenty of friends who will give me a home when I am fired.’

Luke 16:7

“‘And how much do you owe my employer?’ he asked the next man. ‘I owe him 1,000 bushels of wheat,’ was the reply. ‘Here,’ the manager said, ‘take the bill and change it to 800 bushels. ’

Luke 18:6

Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.

Luke 20:34

Jesus replied, “Marriage is for people here on earth.

Luke 20:35

But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

John 12:36

Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.” After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise.

Ephesians 5:8

For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!

Philippians 3:19

They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.

1 Thessalonians 5:5

For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

1 John 3:10

So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God.