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Luke 16:8
New Catholic Bible
Luke 16:8
New Catholic Bible
8 The master commended the crafty steward because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light.[a]
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- Luke 16:8 Children of light: a Hebrew expression signifying those enlightened by a superterrestrial faith as opposed to the children of this world, who are focused solely on their earthly interests.
Luke 16:8
New International Version
Luke 16:8
New International Version
8 “The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world(A) are more shrewd(B) in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.(C)
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