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A Sudden, Desperate Plan
Commentators note that the phrase "I am resolved" signifies a sudden flash of insight. Like a lightbulb turning on, the cornered steward instantly devises a clever scheme to secure his future. This highlights his resourcefulness and shrewdness, even though it's for a dishonest purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
I am resolved. He thought about his condition. He looked at the plans that occurred to him. He had been dishonest and knew that he must lo…
AT Robertson
On Luke 16:4
I am resolved (εγνων). Second aorist active indicative of γινωσκω. A difficult tense to reproduce in English. I knew, I know, I ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 16:4
19th Century
Bishop
I am resolved what to do.—More literally, I know, or even, I knew, like a man to whom a plan suddenly occurs. Th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 16:4
“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 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
I am resolved what to do
Or "I know what to do"; I have a scheme in my head, and I am determined to execute it, whic…
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…