Luke 16:12 nasb — "And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?

NASB

""And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?"

— Luke 16:12, NASB

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Luke 16 — Context

9

"And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of the wealth of unrighteousness, so that when it fails, they will receive you into the eternal dwellings.

10

"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.

11

"Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?

12

"And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?

13

"No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth."

14

Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him.

15

And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

Luke 16:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:12 say?
Luke 16:12 in the NASB reads: “"And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?”
Where is Luke 16:12 in the Bible?
Luke 16:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 12.
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 16:12.
What translation should I read Luke 16:12 in?
Luke 16:12 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 16:12?
Luke 16:12 reads (NASB): “"And if you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?” 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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