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A Desperate Situation
Commentators explain that the steward faced a practical crisis. Accustomed to a respectable 'desk job,' he felt he was unsuited for manual labor ('I cannot dig') and his pride made him unwilling to resort to begging ('to beg I am ashamed'). This dilemma, born from his previous lifestyle, forces him to seek a clever solution for his own survival.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 16:3
18th Century
Theologian
Said within himself. Thought, or considered.
My lord. My master, my employer.
I cannot dig. This may mean …
AT Robertson
On Luke 16:3
Within himself (εν εαυτω). As soon as he had time to think the thing over carefully. He knew that he was guilty of embezzlement of…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 16:3
19th Century
Bishop
I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.—In the outer framework of the parable, there is something eminently characteristic in …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 16:3
“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 Gill
On Luke 16:3
17th Century
Pastor
Then the steward said within himself
As the Scribes and Pharisees were wont to do, (Matthew 3:9) (9:3) (…
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…