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Luke 16:12

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?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,.... Which is not a man's own, but what is committed to…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Another man’s - The word “man’s” is not in the original. It is, “If ye have been unfaithful managers for another.” It…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

That which is another man's - Or rather another's, τῳ αλλοτριω. That is, worldly riches, called another's:

1. Because…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 16:1-18

We mistake if we imagine that the design of Christ's doctrine and holy religion was either to amuse us with notions of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

that which is another man's The lesson of the verse is that nothing which we possess on earth is our own; it is…

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