Luke 16:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:12 — KJV
“And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?”
— Luke 16:12 (KJV)
Luke 16:12 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 16:12
“[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all...: Heb. to generation and generation”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:12: faithful, give, own
“For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:12: another, give, own
“Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. rewards: or, fee”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:12: another, give, own
“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:12: faithful, give, own
“Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:12: another, own
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