Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Then he asked the second, ‘And how much do you owe?’ “’A thousand bushels of wheat,’ he replied. “He told him, ‘Take your bill and make it eight hundred.’ New Living Translation “‘And how much do you owe my employer?’ he asked the next man. ‘I owe him 1,000 bushels of wheat,’ was the reply. ‘Here,’ the manager said, ‘take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.’ English Standard Version Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ Berean Standard Bible Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred measures of wheat,’ he replied. ‘Take your bill and write eighty,’ he told him. Berean Literal Bible Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' And he said, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He says to him, 'Take your bill and write eighty.' King James Bible Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. New King James Version Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ So he said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ New American Standard Bible Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred kors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ NASB 1995 “Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ NASB 1977 “Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ Legacy Standard Bible Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘One hundred kors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ Amplified Bible Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ Christian Standard Bible “Next he asked another, ‘How much do you owe? ’ “ ‘A hundred measures of wheat,’ he said. “ ‘Take your invoice,’ he told him, ‘and write eighty.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “Next he asked another, How much do you owe?’ “’A hundred measures of wheat,’ he said. “’Take your invoice,’ he told him, and write 80.’ American Standard Version Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He saith unto him, Take thy bond, and write fourscore. Contemporary English Version The manager asked someone else who was in debt to his master, "How much do you owe?" "A thousand sacks of wheat," the man replied. The manager said, "Take your bill and write '800.'" English Revised Version Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He saith unto him, Take thy bond, and write fourscore. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Then he asked another debtor, 'How much do you owe?' "The debtor replied, 'A thousand bushels of wheat.' "The manager told him, 'Take the ledger, and write "eight hundred!"' Good News Translation Then he asked another one, 'And you--how much do you owe?' 'A thousand bushels of wheat,' he answered. 'Here is your account,' the manager told him; 'write eight hundred.' International Standard Version Then he asked another debtor, 'How much do you owe?' The man replied, 'A hundred containers of wheat.' The manager told him, 'Get your bill and write "80."' NET Bible Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' The second man replied, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' The manager said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' New Heart English Bible Then he said to another, 'How much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' Webster's Bible Translation Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said to him, Take thy bill, and write eighty. Weymouth New Testament "To a second he said, "'And how much do you owe?' "'A hundred quarters of wheat,' was the answer. "'Here is your account,' said he: 'change it into eighty quarters.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred measures of wheat,’ he replied. ‘Take your bill and write eighty,’ he told him. World English Bible Then he said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred cors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfterward to another he said, And you, how much do you owe? And he said, One hundred cors of wheat; and he says to him, Take your bill, and write eighty. Berean Literal Bible Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' And he said, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He says to him, 'Take your bill and write eighty.' Young's Literal Translation 'Afterward to another he said, And thou, how much dost thou owe? and he said, A hundred cors of wheat; and he saith to him, Take thy bill, and write eighty. Smith's Literal Translation Then said he to another, How much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said to him, Take thy book, and write eighty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty. Catholic Public Domain Version Next, he said to another, ‘In truth, how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘One hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your record books, and write eighty.’ New American Bible Then to another he said, ‘And you, how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘One hundred kors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Here is your promissory note; write one for eighty.’ New Revised Standard Version Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to another, And you, what do you owe to my lord? He said to him, One hundred bushels of wheat. He said to him, Take your note, and sit down and write eighty bushels. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And he said to another, 'And what do you owe to my lord?', and he said to him, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your book and sit and write eighty cors.' “ NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen he said to another, How much do you owe? He replied, A hundred homers of wheat. And he said to him, Take back your note, and write eighty. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred core of wheat. And he saith to him, Take thy account, and write fourscore. Mace New Testament then he said to another, how much do you owe? a hundred measures of wheat, said he, take your bill, says the steward, and write out one for fourscore. Weymouth New Testament "To a second he said, "'And how much do you owe?' "'A hundred quarters of wheat,' was the answer. "'Here is your account,' said he: 'change it into eighty quarters.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Shrewd Manager…6‘A hundred measures of olive oil,’ he answered. ‘Take your bill,’ said the manager. ‘Sit down quickly, and write fifty.’ 7Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred measures of wheat,’ he replied. ‘Take your bill and write eighty,’ he told him. 8The 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.… Cross References Matthew 18:23-35 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ... Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Luke 19:11-27 While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently. / So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. ... Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Romans 13:8 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ... Nehemiah 5:1-13 About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews. / Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.” / Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” ... Deuteronomy 15:1-2 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. / This is the manner of remission: Every creditor shall cancel what he has loaned to his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the LORD’s time of release has been proclaimed. Leviticus 25:35-37 Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit. Exodus 22:25 If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest. Treasury of Scripture Then said he to another, And how much owe you? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said to him, Take your bill, and write fourscore. An hundred. Luke 20:9,12 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time… Song of Solomon 8:11,12 Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver… measures. Jump to Previous Account Afterward Amount Bill Bond Change Cors Debt Eight Eighty Fourscore Grain How Hundred Measures Owe Owest Quarters Second Thousand Wheat Write WritingJump to Next Account Afterward Amount Bill Bond Change Cors Debt Eight Eighty Fourscore Grain How Hundred Measures Owe Owest Quarters Second Thousand Wheat Write WritingLuke 16 1. The parable of the unjust steward.14. Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees. 19. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar. Then he asked another, This phrase continues the parable of the dishonest manager, where the manager is addressing another debtor. The context is a series of interactions where the manager is attempting to secure his future by reducing the debts owed to his master. This reflects the cultural practice of debt negotiation in ancient times, where a steward had the authority to manage and adjust accounts. ‘And how much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred measures of wheat,’ he replied. ‘Take your bill and write eighty,’ he told him. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Unjust StewardA manager accused of wasting his master's possessions, who seeks to secure his future by reducing the debts of his master's debtors. 2. The Debtors Individuals who owe significant amounts to the steward's master, representing those who are in financial obligation. 3. The Master The owner of the debts, who later commends the steward for his shrewdness, highlighting a lesson in worldly wisdom. 4. The Measures of Wheat A significant quantity of wheat, indicating the substantial nature of the debt and the steward's boldness in reducing it. 5. The Context of the Parable This parable is part of Jesus' teaching on the use of wealth and the importance of being faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us. Teaching Points Stewardship and AccountabilityWe are called to be faithful stewards of the resources God has given us, recognizing that we will be held accountable for how we manage them. Wisdom in Resource Management The parable encourages believers to use wisdom and foresight in managing earthly resources, with an eye toward eternal outcomes. Generosity and Forgiveness The steward's reduction of debts can inspire us to practice generosity and forgiveness, reflecting God's grace in our financial dealings. Eternal Perspective Our actions and decisions regarding wealth should be guided by an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual over material wealth. Learning from the World Jesus uses a worldly example to teach a spiritual truth, reminding us that we can learn valuable lessons from observing the world around us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 16:7?2. How does Luke 16:7 illustrate wise stewardship in financial matters today? 3. What lessons on honesty can we derive from Luke 16:7? 4. How does Luke 16:7 connect with Proverbs' teachings on integrity? 5. How can we apply the manager's shrewdness in our spiritual lives? 6. What does Luke 16:7 teach about preparing for future accountability before God? 7. What does Luke 16:7 reveal about the nature of forgiveness and debt in biblical times? 8. How does Luke 16:7 challenge our understanding of stewardship and responsibility? 9. What historical context is necessary to fully understand the message of Luke 16:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 16? 11. How does the unjust steward secure his future? 12. How can wise budgeting reflect biblical stewardship principles? 13. Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2). 14. Can Satan read human thoughts? What Does Luke 16:7 Mean Then he asked another• The steward in Jesus’ parable has already cut one debtor’s bill (Luke 16:5-6), and he now turns to the next. • His quick succession of meetings shows urgency—he knows he is about to lose his position (Luke 16:3-4). • Scripture often links urgency with wisdom in stewardship (Luke 12:42-44; Ephesians 5:15-16). “And how much do you owe?” • The question invites the debtor to state his obligation, making the coming reduction feel personal and gracious. • Asking first also highlights accountability; every person will one day give an account of stewardship before God (Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2-5). • The steward’s approach resembles Proverbs 20:18—“Plans are established by counsel”—he gathers information before acting. “A hundred measures of wheat,” he replied • This is a sizable debt, underlining the steward’s authority and the weight of the concession he is about to make. • Jesus often uses large sums to stress spiritual truths (Matthew 18:24; Luke 7:41-42). • The contrast between the debtor’s heavy obligation and the steward’s swift solution foreshadows the gospel truth that our immense debt of sin can be canceled swiftly by grace (Colossians 2:13-14). “Take your bill and write eighty,” he told him • The steward reduces the debt by twenty percent—enough to win the debtor’s gratitude but not so much as to seem frivolous. • Jesus does not praise the dishonesty (Luke 16:8) but the shrewd foresight: earthly resources can be leveraged to prepare for the future. • Cross references reinforce the lesson: – Luke 16:9 “Make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth, so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.” – Matthew 10:16 “Be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves.” – Proverbs 11:30 “He who wins souls is wise.” • The steward’s action challenges believers to use temporary assets for lasting kingdom impact—generosity, evangelism, mercy ministries (1 Timothy 6:17-19; Proverbs 19:17). summary Luke 16:7 records the second debt-reduction in the parable of the dishonest steward. Each movement—asking, assessing, and adjusting—highlights shrewd initiative with temporal resources. Jesus uses the steward’s cleverness, not his corruption, to urge disciples to act wisely and generously. Earthly wealth is fleeting, but when invested in God’s purposes it lays up “treasure in heaven” and welcomes friends into eternal dwellings (Luke 12:33-34; 16:9). (7) An hundred measures of wheat.--Here the measure is the Hebrew cor, which is reckoned as equal to ten baths (the latter, however, is a liquid, the former, a dry measure), and accordingly varies, according to the estimate given above, from thirteen to about ninety-seven gallons. One calculation makes it nearly equal to the English "quarter."Greek ThenἜπειτα (Epeita) Adverb Strong's 1899: Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. he asked εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. another, ἑτέρῳ (heterō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. ‘And δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. how much πόσον (poson) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4214: How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many). {do} you Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. owe?’ ὀφείλεις (opheileis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. ‘A hundred Ἑκατὸν (Hekaton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1540: One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred. [measures] κόρους (korous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2884: (Hebrew) a (dry) measure, equivalent to 120 gallons. Of Hebrew origin; a cor, i.e. A specific measure. of wheat,’ σίτου (sitou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4621: Wheat, grain. Also plural irregular neuter sita of uncertain derivation; grain, especially wheat. he replied. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Take Δέξαι (Dexai) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. bill γράμματα (grammata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1121: From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. write γράψον (grapson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. eighty,’ ὀγδοήκοντα (ogdoēkonta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3589: Eighty. From ogdoos; ten times eight. he told Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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