So the master commended the unrighteous steward because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the sons of light.
1 John 4:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament They are from the world; therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They proceed from the world and are of the world; therefore it is out of the world [its whole economy morally considered] that they speak, and the world listens (pays attention) to them. American Standard Version (1901) They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them. Common English Bible They are from the world. So they speak from the world’s point of view and the world listens to them. Catholic Public Domain Version They are of the world. Therefore, they speak about the world, and the world listens to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They are of the world: therefore of the world they speak, and the world heareth them. |
So the master commended the unrighteous steward because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the sons of light.
I have given them yoʋr word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. But he who comes from heaven is above all.
He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.
For a time is coming when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but having itching ears they will surround themselves with teachers to suit their own desires.
The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.