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Themes in Luke 16

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Themes in Luke 16

Luke 16:1 (show verse)

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.

Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described

Luke 16:2 (show verse)

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.

Beasts » Unclean » Dog
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described

Luke 16:3 (show verse)

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.

Agriculture or husbandry » Operations in » Digging
Beggars » The children of the wicked
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma

Luke 16:4 (show verse)

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

Luke 16:5 (show verse)

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

Business life » Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Credit system » Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Creditors » Were often defrauded
Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described

Luke 16:6 (show verse)

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

Business life » Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Credit system » Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Creditors » Were often defrauded
Creditors » Bills or promissory notes
Debts » Fraudulent settlement of
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Measure » Bath » Eight gallons and a half
Oil » Sold by measure
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described

Luke 16:7 (show verse)

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.

Cor » Rendered measure in
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Creditors » Were often defrauded
Creditors » Bills or promissory notes
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The steward mentioned in one of the parables of jesus
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described
Wheat » Parables of

Luke 16:8 (show verse)

And his lord commended the unrighteous steward because he had done wisely: for the sons of this world are for their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.

Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » Instances of » The unjust steward
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Names » Of the wicked » Children of the world
Names » Of the saints » Sons of light
Parables » Parables of Christ » Unjust steward
Probation » The embezzling steward
Sons » Of light
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described
Titles and names of saints » Children of light
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of this world

Luke 16:9 (show verse)

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.

Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Select readings
Home » Heavenly » The final dwelling place of the saints
Home » Heavenly home
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unjust steward
Mammon » Wealth
Probation » The embezzling steward
Riches » They who possess, should » Use them in promoting the salvation of others

Luke 16:10 (show verse)

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faith/faithfulness » Who is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » The smallest matters
Injustice » Condemned
Injustice » Of the least kind, condemned
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Probation » The embezzling steward
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Unjustness » The unjust
Unjustness » Who is unjust

Luke 16:11 (show verse)

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches ?

Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faith/faithfulness » Who is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » The smallest matters
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Mammon » Wealth
Probation » The embezzling steward
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Unjustness » The unjust
Unjustness » Who is unjust

Luke 16:12 (show verse)

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

Business life » Vices found in, » Breach of trust
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faith/faithfulness » Who is faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » The smallest matters
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Probation » The embezzling steward
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them
Unfaithfulness » Of men, warnings concerning
Unjustness » The unjust
Unjustness » Who is unjust
Vices » Found in business » Breach of trust

Luke 16:13 (show verse)

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

divine Call » Heal persecution of » To decision
Decision » Exhortation to
Decision » Call to
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » To decision
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the lost sheep, of the lost piece of silver, of the prodigal son, and of the unjust steward (in peraea)
Mammon » Wealth
free Moral agents » Invitations to decision
No » Neutrality
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Service » Test » Undivided, required by the lord

Luke 16:14 (show verse)

And the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him.

Christ » Denial of » Despised
Covetousness » Who is covetous
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Scoffing
Covetousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Justification » Those that justify themselves
Pharisees » Christ » Offended, by his doctrine
Pharisees » Character of » Avaricious
Scoffing » Instances of » Pharisees
Sufferings of Christ » Was despised

Luke 16:15 (show verse)

And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Covetousness » Who is covetous
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Error » Known to God » Hateful to God
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Heart » The lord knowing the heart
Justification » Those that justify themselves
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Man » That which is highly esteemed among men
Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves before men
Self-righteousness » Hateful to God
Sin » Harvest of » Hateful to God
Transgression » Known to God » Hateful to God
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The Heart

Luke 16:16 (show verse)

The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.

Evangelism » When the kingdom of God began to be preached
failure » What does not fail
Gospel » Called » The kingdom of God
Kingdom » Preaching of
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God was introduced
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Law » When the law was a guide
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of

Luke 16:17 (show verse)

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tittle of the law to fall.

Evangelism » When the kingdom of God began to be preached
failure » What does not fail
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God was introduced
Law » When the law was a guide

Luke 16:18 (show verse)

Every one that putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth one that is put away from a husband committeth adultery.

Adultery » Who commits adultery
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Divorce
Home » Polygamy » Divorce
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced

Luke 16:19 (show verse)

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Food » List of articles » Sumptuous
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Linen » Garments » For men made of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
Riches » Often lead to » Sensual indulgence
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich man who feasted every day
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of

Luke 16:20 (show verse)

and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores,

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Beggars » Examples of
Beggars » Instances of » Lazarus
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Ulcers
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Ulcers
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Gates » Made to » Houses
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Lazarus » The beggar
Mercy » Neglect of
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:21 (show verse)

and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs come and licked his sores.

Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Animals » Names of » Dogs
Beggars » Instances of » Lazarus
Bread » Crumb of, used to wipe the fingers, thrown under the table
Dog » Habits of » Licking sores
Dogs » Described as » Unclean
Dogs » General references
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Mercy » Neglect of
Neglect » Of mercy and help
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:22 (show verse)

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Angels » Are ministering spirits
Beggars » Instances of » Lazarus
dead Bodies » Burial of
death » Of the righteous » Triumphant
the Death of saints » Illustrated
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
Dying » Of the righteous » Triumphant
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Triumphant
the Needy » Divine care for
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
The poor » Divine care for
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
The righteous » Seed of death of » Triumphant
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Luke 16:23 (show verse)

And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
eternal Death » Illustrated
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained
Hell » Hades
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Contains » Abraham's bosom
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Torment
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Without mitigation
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Sorrow » Of the lost
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Torments » Of the wicked
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Luke 16:24 (show verse)

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
eternal Death » Illustrated
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Without mitigation
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Torments » Of the wicked
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Luke 16:25 (show verse)

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
the Death of saints » Leads to » Comfort
eternal Death » Illustrated
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is limited to this life
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is limited to this life
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
natural Life » The wicked have their portion of good, during
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Without mitigation
Riches » Danger of misusing--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Torments » Of the wicked
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:26 (show verse)

And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that they that would pass from hence to you may not be able, and that none may cross over from thence to us.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
eternal Death » Illustrated
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Loss » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Without mitigation
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Final separation of the righteous and the wicked
Torments » Of the wicked
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:27 (show verse)

And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house;

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Torments » Of the wicked
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:28 (show verse)

for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

Luke 16:29 (show verse)

But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
earthly Riches » Gift of God
The scriptures » Are full and sufficient
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:30 (show verse)

And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one go to them from the dead, they will repent.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Repentance » The wicked » Not led to, by miraculous interference
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings

Luke 16:31 (show verse)

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, if one rise from the dead.

Abraham » In paradise
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Impenitence in, examples of
Careless hearing » Hardness
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Hardness
Impenitence » Examples of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich man and lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parable of the rich man and lazarus (in peraea)
Miracles » Insufficient of themselves, to produce conversion
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich man and lazarus
Repentance » The wicked » Not led to, by miraculous interference
earthly Riches » Gift of God
The scriptures » Are full and sufficient
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings