Luke 16:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:8 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their gener..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:8 — KJV
“And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”
— Luke 16:8 (KJV)
Luke 16:8 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 16:8
“And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:8: lord, because, done
“And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:8: lord, because, done
“We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:8: lord, done, children
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye multiplied more than the nations that are round about you, and have not walked in my statutes, neither have kept my judgments, neither have done according to the judgments of the nations that are round about you;”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:8: lord, because, done
“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:8: because, world, than
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