Luke 16:6 Meaning
And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
Context Explained
4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
5So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
8And 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 16:5
This verse provides context for the actions of the steward in managing debts.
Matthew 6:12
The theme of forgiveness is echoed in the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the need for mercy.
Proverbs 22:7
This verse contrasts the behavior of the dishonest steward with the wisdom of financial stewardship.
Source: Luke 16:6