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What is "Unrighteous Wealth"?
Commentators clarify that "mammon of unrighteousness" doesn't just mean illegally gained money. It refers to all worldly wealth, which is called "unrighteous" because it is inherently deceitful, temporary, and often a source of temptation. Jesus uses this term to highlight the spiritually dangerous nature of money, contrasting it with the "true riches" of heaven.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 16:9
18th Century
Theologian
I say to you. I, Jesus, say to you, my disciples.
Make friends for yourselves. Some have understood the word friends
AT Robertson
On Luke 16:9
By the mammon of unrighteousness (εκ του μαμωνα της αδικιας). By the use of what is so often evil (money). In Mt 6:24 mammon is se…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 16:9
19th Century
Bishop
And I say unto you.—The pronoun is emphatic and stands, as in Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:28;[Reference Matthew 5:…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 16:5–9
(5–8a) As already noted, the bills may have been written in terms of commodities rather than cash, perhaps in order to hide the actual amount of in…
John Calvin
On Luke 16:9
16th Century
Theologian
Make to yourselves friends. As in the words previously considered Christ did not command us to offer sacrifices to God from the proceeds o…
John Gill
On Luke 16:9
17th Century
Pastor
And I say to you
These are the words of Christ, as are also the latter part of the preceding verse, accommodating an…
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…