Luke 16:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

American Standard Version (1901)

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Bible in Basic English

And if you have not been true in your care of the property of other people, who will give you that which is yours?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s; who will give you that which is your own?

Free Bible Version

And if you can't be trusted with what belongs to someone else, who will trust you with what is yours?

Geneva Bible 1599

And if ye haue not bene faithfull in another mans goods, who shall giue you that which is yours?

King James (Authorized) Version

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

One Unity Resource Bible

If you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Translation for Translators

And if you have not faithfully managed things that belong to other people, ◄God will certainly not allow you to receive treasures in heaven that would belong to you!/would God allow you to receive treasures in heaven that would belong to you?► [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you have not been faithful in using other people's property, who will give you money of your own?

Noah Webster Bible

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you that which is your own?

World English Bible

If you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Young's Literal Translation

and if in the other's ye became not faithful — your own, who shall give to you?

Context

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

¹¹So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?¹²And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Sermons

Dealing With Jesus’ Words

David Wilkerson

God-Given Burdens

David Wilkerson

Summary

In Luke 16:12, Jesus teaches about faithfulness and stewardship, emphasizing the importance of being trustworthy with earthly possessions. This verse highlights the principle that how we handle material wealth reflects our readiness to receive true spiritual riches. By being faithful in small matters, we demonstrate our ability to handle greater responsibilities in God's kingdom. Ultimately, this verse encourages believers to prioritize faithfulness and integrity in all aspects of life, recognizing that our actions have eternal significance.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

That which is another man's - Or rather another's, τῳ αλλοτριω. That is, worldly riches, called another's: 1. Because they belong to God, and he has not designed that they should be any man's portion. 2. Because they are continually changing their possessors, being in the way of commerce, and in providence going from one to another. This property of worldly goods is often referred to by both sacred and profane writers. See a fine passage in Horace, Sat. l. ii. s. 2. v. 129. Nam propriae telluris herum natura neque illum, Nec me, nec quemquam statuit Nature will no perpetual heir assign, Nor make the farm his property, or mine. Francis And the following in one of our own poets: - "Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands." That which is your own? - Grace and glory, which God has particularly designed for you; which are the only proper satisfying portion for the soul, and which no man can enjoy in their plenitude, unless he be faithful to the first small motions and influences of the Divine Spirit.

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 him by another; , "with the mammon of others (a)", to speak in the language of the Jews; and of mammon, our Lord is speaking, and here of another man's, of which they were only stewards, as he in the preceding parable was: hence we read (b) of , "keepers of mammon", who were intrusted with another's substance; and such are here supposed, which, if unfaithful in, who shall give you that which is your own? that is, should you unjustly detain, or make an ill use of another man's substance lodged in your hands, how can you expect but that you will be dealt with in like manner by others, who will not pay you yours, they have in their possession, but convert it to their own use? A like distinction of another's and a man's own, may be observed among the Jews: "there are (say they (c),) four sorts of men in respect of giving alms; he that would give, but would not have others give, his eye is evil, , "in that which is other men's" (i.e. as the commentator observes (d), lest the goods of others should be increased, and they get a good name); he that would that others should give, but he will not give himself, his eye is evil, "in that which is his own"; he that gives, and would have others give, he is a "good man"; he that neither gives, nor would have others give, he is an "ungodly man";'' see Rom 5:7. Interpreters generally understand by "that which is another man's", in the first clause, the things of this world, which men are possessed of, because these are not of themselves, but from another, from God; and they are but stewards, rather than proprietors of them; and they are for the good of others, and not for themselves; and are not lasting, but in a little while will pass from them to others: and by "that which is your own", they understand the good things of grace and glory, which, when once bestowed on man, are his own property, and for his own use, and will never be alienated from him, but will always abide with him: but if he is unfaithful in the former, how should he expect the latter to be given to him? (a) Jarchi in Pirke Abot, c. 5, sect. 13. (b) T. Hieros. Succa, fol. 53. 1. (c) Pirke Abot, c. 5. sect. 13. (d) Jarchi in ib.

Luke 16:12

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

American Standard Version (1901)

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Bible in Basic English

And if you have not been true in your care of the property of other people, who will give you that which is yours?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s; who will give you that which is your own?

Free Bible Version

And if you can't be trusted with what belongs to someone else, who will trust you with what is yours?

Geneva Bible 1599

And if ye haue not bene faithfull in another mans goods, who shall giue you that which is yours?

King James (Authorized) Version

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

One Unity Resource Bible

If you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you have not been faithful in using other people's property, who will give you money of your own?

Noah Webster Bible

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you that which is your own?

World English Bible

If you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

Young's Literal Translation

and if in the other's ye became not faithful — your own, who shall give to you?

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Luke 16:12

Verse

Context

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Luke 16:12

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Dealing With Jesus’ Words

God-Given Burdens

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary