3 Bible Verses about Creditors
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give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate. 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. 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,read more.
I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this. 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? a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty. 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. 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.
From Thematic Bible
Creditors » Often cruel in exacting debts
but this very servant presently after met with one of his fellow-servants, who owed him an hundred pence: and violently seizing him, said, pay me the debt. and his fellow-servant fell at his feet, and embraced him, saying, allow me time, and I will pay thee all. which he would not allow: but immediately threw him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
In this respect the gospel-kingdom may be represented by that of a temporal prince, who had a mind to call his servants to account.
endeavour to win your adversary, even whilst you are in the way: left the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into jayl.
in the same manner will my heavenly father likewise treat you, if ye do not sincerely forgive every one the trespasses of his brother.
Creditors » Sometimes entirely remitted debts
upon which the lord of that vassal, touch'd with compassion, gave him his liberty, and discharged him of the debt.
having not wherewithal to pay it, he freely discharged them both of the debt. tell me now, which of the two will love him most?
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By selling the debtor's family
but being insolvent, his lord gave orders that he, with his wife, and children, and all that he had, should be sold for payment.
Creditors » Often exacted debts » From the sureties
Creditors » Prohibited from » Exacting usury from brethren
Creditors » Might demand » Security of others
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By imprisonment
endeavour to win your adversary, even whilst you are in the way: left the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into jayl.
so that his lord in great displeasure delivered him to the jayler till he should pay the whole debt.
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By selling the debtor or taking him for a servant
but being insolvent, his lord gave orders that he, with his wife, and children, and all that he had, should be sold for payment.
Creditors » Were often defrauded
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? a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty. 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.
Creditors » Might demand » Pledges
Creditors » Exacting debts from brethren during sabbatical year
Creditors » Prohibited from » Violently selecting pledges
Creditors » Might take interest from strangers
Creditors » Prohibited from » Taking millstones in pledge
Creditors » To return before sunset, garments taken in pledge
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By selling the debtor's property
but being insolvent, his lord gave orders that he, with his wife, and children, and all that he had, should be sold for payment.
Creditors » Illustrative of » The demands of the law
for I testify to every man that is circumcised, that he is under an obligation to perform the whole law.
Creditors » Defined
if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account.
Creditors » Might demand » Mortgages on property
Creditors » Bills or promissory notes
a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty. 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.
