I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
Parallel translations
- WEB I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.’
- BSB I know what I will do, so that after my removal from management, people will welcome me into their homes.’
- NKJV I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.’
- NASB I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from the management people will welcome me into their homes.’
- NLT Ah, I know how to ensure that I’ll have plenty of friends who will give me a home when I am fired.’
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Quick answer
The manager devises a plan to win goodwill so that others will receive him when he loses his job.
Overview
He resolves to use his remaining authority to make friends who will help him later. The point Jesus draws is his decisiveness in using present resources to secure future welcome. Believers, too, should use earthly means with eternity in view.
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Cross-references · 3
- Jas 3:15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
- Prov 30:9Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
- Jer 4:22For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
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