Luke 16:4

Easy-to-Read Version

I know what I will do! I will do something to make friends, so that when I lose my job, they will welcome me into their homes.'

Parallel Translations

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
I woote what to do yt when I am put out of ye stewardshippe they maye receave me into their houses.

Hebrew Names Version
I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'

International Standard Version
I know what I'll do so that peoplethey">[fn] will welcome me into their homes when I'm dismissed from my job.'

New American Standard Bible
'I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from the management people will welcome me into their homes.'

New Century Version
I know what I'll do so that when I lose my job people will welcome me into their homes.'

Update Bible Version
I have resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Webster's Bible Translation
I am resolved what to do, that when I am removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Amplified Bible
'I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from the management, people [who are my master's debtors] will welcome me into their homes.'

English Standard Version
I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.'

World English Bible
I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
I know what to do, that when I am removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Weymouth's New Testament
I see what to do, in order that when I am discharged from the stewardship they may give me a home in their own houses.'

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y woot what Y schal do, that whanne Y am remeued fro the baili, thei resseyue me in to her hous.

English Revised Version
I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Berean Standard Bible
I know what I will do, so that after my removal from management, people will welcome me into their homes...'

Contemporary English Version
I know what I'll do, so that people will welcome me into their homes after I've lost my job."

American Standard Version
I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Bible in Basic English
I have come to a decision what to do, so that when I am put out of my position they will take me into their houses.

Complete Jewish Bible
Aha! I know what I'll do — something that will make people welcome me into their homes after I've lost my job here!'

Darby Translation
I know what I will do, that when I shall have been removed from the stewardship I may be received into their houses.

Etheridge Translation
I know what I will do, that when I shall be put out of the house-headship, they may receive me into their houses.

Murdock Translation
I know what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me to their houses.

King James Version (1611)
I am resolued what to doe, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receiue me into their houses.

New Living Translation
Ah, I know how to ensure that I'll have plenty of friends who will give me a home when I am fired.'

New Life Bible
I know what I will do. I will make it so that when I lose this work I will be able to go to the homes of my friends.'

New Revised Standard
I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.'

Geneva Bible (1587)
I knowe what I will doe, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receiue mee into their houses.

George Lamsa Translation
Now I know what I will do, so that when I leave the stewardship, they will receive me in their houses.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
I know what I will do, that, when I am removed out of the stewardship, they may welcome me into their own houses.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Revised Standard Version
I have decided what to do, so that people may receive me into their houses when I am put out of the stewardship.'

Bishop's Bible (1568)
I wote what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardshippe, they may receaue me into their houses.

Good News Translation
Now I know what I will do! Then when my job is gone, I shall have friends who will welcome me in their homes.'

Christian Standard Bible®
I know what I’ll do so that when I’m removed from management, people will welcome me into their homes.’

King James Version
I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Lexham English Bible
I know what I should do, so that when I am removed from the management they will welcome me into their homes!'

Literal Translation
I know what I will do, that when I am removed from the stewardship, they will receive me into their houses.

Young's Literal Translation
I have known what I shall do, that, when I may be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me to their houses.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I wote what I wil do, that wha I am put out of the stewardshipe, they maye receaue me in to their houses.

Mace New Testament (1729)
I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this.

New English Translation
I know what to do so that when I am put out of management, people will welcome me into their homes.'

New King James Version
I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.'

Simplified Cowboy Version
I know what I'll do! I'll make some quick friends by using the rancher's business so I can call in some favors after I'm fired.'

New American Standard Bible (1995)
'I know what I shall do, so that when I am removed from the management people will welcome me into their homes.'

Legacy Standard Bible
I know what I shall do, so that when I am removed from the stewardship people will take me into their homes.'

Contextual Overview

¹ Jesus said to his followers, "Once there was a rich man. He hired a manager to take care of his business. Later, he learned that his manager was cheating him. ² So he called the manager in and said to him, ‘I have heard bad things about you. Give me a report of what you have done with my money. You can't be my manager anymore.' ³ "So, the manager thought to himself, ‘What will I do? My master is taking my job away from me. I am not strong enough to dig ditches. I am too proud to beg. ⁴ I know what I will do! I will do something to make friends, so that when I lose my job, they will welcome me into their homes.' ⁵ "So the manager called in each person who owed the master some money. He asked the first one, ‘How much do you owe my master?' ⁶ He answered, ‘I owe him 100 jars of olive oil.' The manager said to him, ‘Here is your bill. Hurry! Sit down and make the bill less. Write 50 jars.' ⁷ "Then the manager asked another one, ‘How much do you owe my master?' He answered, ‘I owe him 100 measures of wheat.' Then the manager said to him, ‘Here is your bill; you can make it less. Write 80 measures.' ⁸ "Later, the master told the dishonest manager that he had done a smart thing. Yes, worldly people are smarter in their business with each other than spiritual people are. ⁹ "I tell you, use the worldly things you have now to make ‘friends' for later. Then, when those things are gone, you will be welcomed into a home that lasts forever. ¹⁰ Whoever can be trusted with small things can also be trusted with big things. Whoever is dishonest in little things will be dishonest in big things too.

Bible Verse Review
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Proverbs 30:9, Jeremiah 4:22, James 3:15

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Cross-References

Genesis 16:4
Abram slept with Hagar, and she became pregnant. When Hagar realized this, she became very proud and began to feel that she was better than Sarai her owner.

Genesis 16:5
Then Sarai said to Abram, "My slave girl now hates me, and I blame you for this. I gave her to you, and she became pregnant. Then she began to feel that she is better than I am. I want the Lord to judge which of us is right."

Genesis 16:6
But Abram said to Sarai, "She is your slave. You can do anything you want to her." So Sarai was cruel to Hagar, and Hagar ran away.

Genesis 16:8
The angel said, "Hagar, Sarai's slave girl, why are you here? Where are you going?" Hagar said, "I am running away from Sarai."

2 Samuel 6:16
Saul's daughter Michal was looking out the window. While the Lord 's Holy Box was being carried into the city, David was jumping and dancing before the Lord . Michal saw this, and she was upset at David.

Proverbs 30:23
a woman whose husband hated her but still married her, and a servant girl who becomes ruler over the woman she serves.

1 Corinthians 4:6
Brothers and sisters, I have used Apollos and myself as examples for you. I did this so that you could learn from us the meaning of the words, "Follow what the Scriptures say." Then you will not brag about one person and criticize another.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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, which will provide for me, and secure me a maintenance:

that when I am put out of the stewardship; drove from Jerusalem, and from the temple and the synagogues:

they may receive me into their houses; either Jews or Gentiles, after their dispersion.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I am resolved - He thought of his condition. He looked at the plans which occurred to him. He had been dishonest, and knew that he must lose his place. It would have been better to have “considered before this,” and resolved on a proper course of life, and to be faithful to his trust; and his perplexity here teaches us that dishonesty will sooner or later lead us into difficulty, and that the path of honesty is not only the “right” path, but is the path that is filled with most comfort and peace.

When I am put out ... - When I lose my place, and have no home and means of support.

They may receive me ... - Those who are now under me, and whom I am resolved now to favor. He had been dishonest to his master, and, having “commenced” a course of dishonesty, he did not shrink from pursuing it. Having injured his master, and being now detected, he was willing still farther to injure him, to take revenge on him for removing him from his place, and to secure his own interest still at his expense. He was resolved to lay these persons under such obligations, and to show them so much kindness, that they could not well refuse to return the kindness to him and give him a support. We may learn here,

1. That one sin leads on to another, and that one act of dishonesty will be followed by many more, if there is opportunity.
2. Men who commit one sin cannot get along “consistently” without committing many more. One lie will demand many more to make it “appear” like the truth, and one act of cheating will demand many more to avoid detection. The beginning of sin is like the letting out of waters, and no man knows, if he indulges in one sin, where it will end.
3. Sinners are selfish. They care more about “themselves” than they do either about God or truth. If they seek salvation, it is only for selfish ends, and because they desire a comfortable “abode” in the future world rather than because they have any regard to God or his cause.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Luke 16:4. They may receive me — That is, the debtors and tenants, who paid their debts and rents, not in money, but in kind; such as wheat, oil, and other produce of their lands.