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Themes in Luke 16

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Themes in Luke 16

Luke 16:1 (show verse)

Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.

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)

upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer.

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Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn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)

upon which the steward said in himself, what shall I do, now my master strips me of my employment? dig I cannot: and 'tis shameful to beg: I see it now,

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 must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this.

Luke 16:5 (show verse)

so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master?

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)

a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for 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 he said to another, how much do you owe? a hundred measures of wheat, said he. take your bill, says the steward, and write out one for 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 this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.

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)

I advise you in like manner to lay out your fallacious treasure in acts of charity, that when you die, they may secure to you everlasting habitations.

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 small trust, will be faithful in a greater: and he that is unfaithful in a little, will be unfaithful 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 your fidelity has not appear'd in the use of these transitory enjoyments, how can you be trusted with what is more lasting?

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)

if you have imbezel'd what another gave you in trust, how can he give you an estate in perpetuity?

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)

a servant cannot serve two masters: for either he will neglect the one, and attend the other; or he will be attached to the first, and misbehave to the last. you 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)

The Pharisees too, who were noted for avarice, heard all this discourse, and treated him with derision.

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)

but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.

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 the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

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)

yet heaven and earth may sooner pass away, than any part of the law be unaccomplish'd.

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)

whoever repudiates his wife, and marries another, is an adulterer. and he that marries her, that is repudiated by her husband, is an adulterer.

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)

There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.

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)

a certain beggar named Lazarus, was lying at his gate, and tho' cover'd with ulcers, the very dogs came and fawned upon him.

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)

but he wanted to be fed with the crumbs, that fell from the rich man's table.

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)

at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, 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 being in the infernal regions of torments, he lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bower.

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 cry'd out, saying, father Abraham, take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool my tongue; for I am tormented 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 you had your enjoyments, when you were alive, and Lazarus his misfortunes: but now he has his consolation, and you your torments.

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)

besides this, there is an unalterable chasm between us and you, so that the passage from one place to the other is impracticable to those who should attempt it.

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)

upon which he said, father, I beg it of you, that you would send him to my father's family, where I have five brothers,

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)

to give them warning, lest they also come into this place of torment.

Luke 16:29 (show verse)

but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind 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)

no, father Abraham, said he, they will not: but if any of the dead went to them, they will certainly 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)

Abraham replied, if they disregard Moses and the prophets, they will not believe any one, though he rose 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