Luke 16:4 asv — I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

American Standard Version

"I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. "

— Luke 16:4, American Standard Version

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Luke 16 — Context

1

And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods.

2

And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.

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And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.

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I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

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And calling to him each one of his lord’s debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

6

And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bond, and sit down quickly and write fifty.

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Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He saith unto him, Take thy bond, and write fourscore.

Luke 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:4 say?
Luke 16:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. ”
Where is Luke 16:4 in the Bible?
Luke 16:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Luke 16:4 in?
Luke 16:4 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 16:4?
Luke 16:4 reads (ASV): “I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. ” 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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