Luke 16:7 Meaning
Then 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.
Context Explained
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.
9And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 16:6
This verse continues the narrative of the steward's actions in reducing debts.
Matthew 18:28
This verse contrasts the unmerciful servant who refuses to forgive a small debt.
Romans 13:8
This verse speaks to the importance of settling debts and living honorably.
Source: Luke 16:7