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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 to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and he was accused to him as 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 calling him, he said to him, Why hear I this of thee? Give an 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Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn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 in himself, What shall I do? For my lord taketh away the stewardship from me. I cannot 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 know what to do, that when I am removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Luke 16:5 (show verse)

So having called to him every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou to 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, An hundred measures of oil. He said to him, Take thy bill, 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? He said, An hundred measures of wheat. He saith, Take thy bill, 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 the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of 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 to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, that, when ye fail, they may receive you into 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 the least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust 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 intrust you with 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 fauthful 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 he will cleave to the 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 covetous, heard these things, and they derided 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 to them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men: but God knoweth your hearts: And that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination before 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 kingdom of God is preached, and every man forceth 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)

Yet it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than for one tittle of the law to fail.

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)

Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another, committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her 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)

There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted splendidly 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 there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who 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, the dogs also came 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 the beggar died and was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom: 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 hell lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he 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 to dip the tip of his finger in water and 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, that thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

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 gulph fixed; so that they who would pass from us to you, cannot, neither can they pass to us that would come from thence.

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)

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

Luke 16:29 (show verse)

Abraham saith to him, 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 to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded tho' one 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