Luke 16:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Make

Of the

Luke 16:11

When

Psalm 73:26

Ecclesiastes 12:3

Isaiah 57:16

Into

General references

Mark 4:25

Bible References

Make

But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.

Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."

"Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

Staring at him and becoming greatly afraid, Cornelius replied, "What is it, Lord?" The angel said to him, "Your prayers and your acts of charity have gone up as a memorial before God.

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment.

Of the

If then you haven't been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will entrust you with the true riches?

When

My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.

when those who keep watch over the house begin to tremble, and the virile men begin to stoop over, and the grinders begin to cease because they grow few, and those who look through the windows grow dim,

For I will not be hostile forever or perpetually angry, for then man's spirit would grow faint before me, the life-giving breath I created.

Into

For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life.

General references

For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."