Luke 16:1
American King James And he said also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused to him that he had wasted his goods.
American Standard Version And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods.
King James And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
World English Bible He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.
Luke 16:2
American King James And he called him, and said to him, How is it that I hear this of you? give an account of your stewardship; for you may be no longer steward.
American Standard Version And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.
King James And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
World English Bible He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’
Luke 16:3
American King James Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
American Standard Version And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.
King James Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
World English Bible “The manager said within himself, ‘What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don’t have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.
Luke 16:4
American King James I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
American Standard Version I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
King James I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
World English Bible I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.’
Luke 16:5
American King James So he called every one of his lord's debtors to him, and said to the first, How much owe you to my lord?
American Standard Version And calling to him each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
King James So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
World English Bible Calling each one of his lord’s debtors to him, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe to my lord?’
Luke 16:6
American King James And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, Take your bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
American Standard Version And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bond, and sit down quickly and write fifty.
King James And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
World English Bible He said, ‘A hundred batos of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’
Luke 16:7
American King James 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.
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.
King James 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.
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.’
Luke 16:8
American King James 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.
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.
King James 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.
World English Bible “His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.
Luke 16:9
American King James And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
American Standard Version And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.
King James And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
World English Bible I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.
Luke 16:10
American King James He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
American Standard Version He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.
King James He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
World English Bible He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
Luke 16:11
American King James If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
American Standard Version If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true `riches'?
King James If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
World English Bible If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Luke 16:12
American King James And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
American Standard Version And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
King James And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall 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?
Luke 16:13
American King James No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
American Standard Version No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
King James No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
World English Bible No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to one and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”
Luke 16:14
American King James And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
American Standard Version And the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him.
King James And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
World English Bible The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.
Luke 16:15
American King James And he said to them, You are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
King James And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
World English Bible He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
Luke 16:16
American King James The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it.
American Standard Version The law and the prophets `were' until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.
King James The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
World English Bible “The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of God’s Kingdom is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
Luke 16:17
American King James And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one pronunciation mark of the law to fail.
American Standard Version But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tittle of the law to fall.
King James And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
World English Bible But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.
Luke 16:18
American King James Whoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her that is put away from her husband commits adultery.
American Standard Version Every one that putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth one that is put away from a husband committeth adultery.
King James Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
World English Bible “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery. He who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery.
Luke 16:19
American King James There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
American Standard Version Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:
King James There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
World English Bible “Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
Luke 16:20
American King James And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
American Standard Version and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores,
King James And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
World English Bible A certain beggar, named Lazarus, was taken to his gate, full of sores,
Luke 16:21
American King James And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
American Standard Version and desiring to be fed with the `crumbs' that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs come and licked his sores.
King James And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
World English Bible and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
Luke 16:22
American King James And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
American Standard Version And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried.
King James And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
World English Bible The beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
Luke 16:23
American King James And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
American Standard Version And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
King James And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
World English Bible In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
Luke 16:24
American King James And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
American Standard Version And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.
King James And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
World English Bible He cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.’
Luke 16:25
American King James But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented.
American Standard Version But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.
King James But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
World English Bible “But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in the same way, bad things. But here he is now comforted and you are in anguish.
Luke 16:26
American King James And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there.
American Standard Version And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that they that would pass from hence to you may not be able, and that none may cross over from thence to us.
King James And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
World English Bible Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that those who want to pass from here to you are not able, and that no one may cross over from there to us.’
Luke 16:27
American King James Then he said, I pray you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house:
American Standard Version And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house;
King James Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
World English Bible “He said, ‘I ask you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house—
Luke 16:28
American King James For I have five brothers; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
American Standard Version for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
King James For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
World English Bible for I have five brothers—that he may testify to them, so they won’t also come into this place of torment.’
Luke 16:29
American King James Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
American Standard Version But Abraham saith, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
King James Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
World English Bible “But Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’
Luke 16:30
American King James And he said, No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will repent.
American Standard Version And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one go to them from the dead, they will repent.
King James And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
World English Bible “He said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’
Luke 16:31
American King James And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
American Standard Version And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, if one rise from the dead.
King James And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
World English Bible “He said to him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.’”