Luke 16:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Luke 16:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And his lord commended the unrighteous steward because he had done wisely: for the sons of this world are for their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
Luke 16:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
Luke 16:8 (BSB)
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What does Luke 16:8 say?
Luke 16:8 in modern King James wording reads: "And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light."
Where is Luke 16:8 found in the Bible?
Luke 16:8 is verse 8 of chapter 16 of the book of Luke, in the New Testament. Luke has 24 chapters.
Which translations of Luke 16:8 can I read here?
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