Luke 16:12

Modern

And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Traditional

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

Literal

And if you were not faithful in that which is of another, who will give to you that which is your own?

Latin

Et si in alieno fideles non fuistis, quod vestrum est, quis dabit vobis?

Greek

English

And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 19:13–26
Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.
Matthew 25:14–29
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
Job 1:21
…saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
1 Peter 1:4–5
…and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Chronicles 29:14–16
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.
Ezekiel 16:16–21
You took some of your garments and made colorful high places for yourself, and on them you prostituted yourself. Such things should not have happened; never should they have occurred!
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Hosea 2:8
For she does not acknowledge that it was I who gave her grain, new wine, and oil, who lavished on her silver and gold—which they crafted for Baal.
Colossians 3:3–4
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.