King James Version
Luke 16:10 in the King James Version says “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also i...” — study this verse from Luke chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
Luke 16:10 · 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.
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. mammon: or, riches
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? mammon: or, riches
And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“that which is least”
G1646used as equivalent to g3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“much”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“that which is least”
G1646used as equivalent to g3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
“he that is unjust”
G94unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“much”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“he that is unjust”
G94unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
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