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You Are a Steward
Commentators universally agree that this parable's opening establishes a foundational truth: God is the 'rich man,' and we are His 'stewards.' Everything we possess—our time, talents, wealth, and spiritual knowledge—ultimately belongs to Him. We are managers, not owners, and the story immediately introduces the theme of accountability for how we handle what has been entrusted to us.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
His disciples. The word disciples, here, is not to be restricted to the twelve apostles or to the seventy. The parable appears to…
AT Robertson
On Luke 16:1
Unto the disciples (κα προς τους μαθητας). The three preceding parables in chapter 15 exposed the special faults of the Pharisees,…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
There was a certain rich man, which had a steward.—There is, perhaps, no single parable that has been subjected to such v…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 16:1
“Manager” is a broad term for an employee or agent who was entrusted with the management of funds or property. Mismanagement was possible because s…
John Calvin
On Luke 16:1
16th Century
Theologian
The main purpose of this parable is to show that we should deal kindly and generously with our neighbors, so that when we come to the judgment seat…
John Gill
On Luke 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
And he said also to his disciples
The Syriac version adds, "a parable", as the following is; and which is directed t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 16:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we have, its property belongs to God; we only have the use of it, according to the direction of our great Lord, and for his honor. This st…