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Luke 16:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 16:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 16 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
Commentary on Luke 16:12
And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? Jesus extends the stewardship principle with penetrating logic. The phrase 'that which is another man's' (τῷ ἀλλοτρίῳ, tō allotriō, 'what belongs to another') refers to all earthly possessions—nothing is truly ours but belongs to God. We are stewards, not owners. If we prove unfaithful with God's resources entrusted to us, 'who shall give you that which is your own' (τὸ ὑμέτερον, to hymeteron, 'what is truly yours')? The rhetorical question expects the answer: no one.The 'your own' (ὑμέτ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 16:12
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“and gave them ten mina coins”
“Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be the name of Yahweh.”
“reserved in Heaven for you”
“and what is my people”
“and made for yourselves high places decked with various colors”
“the new wine”
“which will not be taken away from her.,But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.,,,,,,,,”
“and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”