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Luke 16:2

Luke 16:1 nasb — Now He was also saying to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him…

NASB

"Now He was also saying to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions."

— Luke 16:1, NASB

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Luke 16 — Context

1

Now He was also saying to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions.

2

"And he called him and said to him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'

3

"The manager said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig; I am ashamed to beg.

4

'I know what I shall do, so that when I am removed from the management people will welcome me into their homes.'

Luke 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:1 say?
Luke 16:1 in the NASB reads: “Now He was also saying to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions.”
Where is Luke 16:1 in the Bible?
Luke 16:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 1.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 16:1.
What translation should I read Luke 16:1 in?
Luke 16:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 16:1?
Luke 16:1 reads (NASB): “Now He was also saying to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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