Luke 16:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth,[a] so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.(A) 10 [b]The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.(B) 11 If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?
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- 16:9 Dishonest wealth: literally, “mammon of iniquity.” Mammon is the Greek transliteration of a Hebrew or Aramaic word that is usually explained as meaning “that in which one trusts.” The characterization of this wealth as dishonest expresses a tendency of wealth to lead one to dishonesty. Eternal dwellings: or, “eternal tents,” i.e., heaven.
- 16:10–12 The second conclusion recommends constant fidelity to those in positions of responsibility.
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