Luke 16:1
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 16
“And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”Luke 16:1
What Does Luke 16:1 Mean?
Luke 16:1 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 16:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 25:14“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”Colossians 4:1“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”Matthew 25:29“For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”Luke 12:42“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”1 Corinthians 4:1“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”James 4:3“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”Titus 1:7“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”Proverbs 21:20“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”Proverbs 28:20“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.”Luke 15:13“And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.”Luke 15:30“But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.”Proverbs 18:9“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”Ecclesiastes 5:13“There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.”Matthew 18:23“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.”Luke 19:20“And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:”Genesis 43:19“And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,”1 Chronicles 28:1“And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.”Hosea 2:8“For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for Baal.”Matthew 25:19“After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”
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