Luke 16:1 Jesus told his disciples another story. He said, “There was a rich man who had a manager. Some said that the manager was wasting what the rich man owned.

16:1 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - Jesus told his disciples another story. He said, “There was a rich man who had a manager. Some said that the manager was wasting what the rich man owned.
新标点和合本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有一个管家，有人向主人告管家浪费他的财物。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有一个管家，有人向主人告管家浪费他的财物。
当代译本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有个管家，有人控告这管家浪费主人的财物。
圣经新译本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，有人在他主人面前告他浪费主人的财物。
中文标准译本 - 耶稣又对门徒们说：“某财主有个管家，这个管家被人控告挥霍主人的财产。
现代标点和合本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
和合本（拼音版） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
New International Version - Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.
English Standard Version - He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions.
New Living Translation - Jesus told this story to his disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer’s money.
The Message - Jesus said to his disciples, “There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? You’re fired. And I want a complete audit of your books.’
Christian Standard Bible - Now he said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was squandering his possessions.
New American Standard Bible - Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions.
New King James Version - He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.
Amplified Bible - Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager [of his estate], and accusations [against this man] were brought to him, that this man was squandering his [master’s] possessions.
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 Version - 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.
New English Translation - Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.
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.
新標點和合本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「有一個財主的管家，別人向他主人告他浪費主人的財物。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有一個管家，有人向主人告管家浪費他的財物。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有一個管家，有人向主人告管家浪費他的財物。
當代譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有個管家，有人控告這管家浪費主人的財物。
聖經新譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：“有一個財主的管家，有人在他主人面前告他浪費主人的財物。
呂振中譯本 - 耶穌也對門徒說：『一個財主有一個管家；有人向他進讒言，說這個人揮霍主人的資財。
中文標準譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒們說：「某財主有個管家，這個管家被人控告揮霍主人的財產。
現代標點和合本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「有一個財主的管家，別人向他主人告他浪費主人的財物。
文理和合譯本 - 耶穌又謂其徒曰、富人某、有一家宰、或以其耗主業訴於其主、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶穌謂門徒曰、富人有操會者、或以耗主業訴其主、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 耶穌又謂門徒曰、某富人有一司事者、或以其耗費主人之業、訴於主人、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 耶穌又誨其徒曰：『昔有為富翁掌家者、人以其浪費財物、告其主、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Jesús contó otra parábola a sus discípulos: «Un hombre rico tenía un administrador a quien acusaron de derrochar sus bienes.
현대인의 성경 - 예수님이 제자들에게 이렇게 말씀하셨다. “어떤 부자에게 재산 관리 인 하나가 있었다. 주인은 그가 자기 재산을 낭비한다는 소문을 듣고
Новый Русский Перевод - Иисус сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинен в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод - Иса сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Иса сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Исо сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Jésus dit encore à ses disciples : Un grand propriétaire avait un gérant. On vint lui dénoncer sa conduite car il gaspillait ses biens.
リビングバイブル - さてイエスは、弟子たちにも話をされました。「ある金持ちが会計の管理者を雇いました。ところが、この管理者はずる賢い男で数字をごまかしている、といううわさを聞きました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητάς· ἄνθρωπός τις ἦν πλούσιος ὃς εἶχεν οἰκονόμον, καὶ οὗτος διεβλήθη αὐτῷ ὡς διασκορπίζων τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητάς, ἄνθρωπός τις ἦν πλούσιος, ὃς εἶχεν οἰκονόμον, καὶ οὗτος διεβλήθη αὐτῷ ὡς διασκορπίζων τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Jesus disse aos seus discípulos: “O administrador de um homem rico foi acusado de estar desperdiçando os seus bens.
Hoffnung für alle - Jetzt wandte sich Jesus an seine Jünger und erzählte folgende Geschichte: »Ein reicher Mann hatte einen Verwalter. Als er erfuhr, dass dieser seinen Besitz verschleuderte,
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Giê-xu kể cho các môn đệ câu chuyện này: “Người nhà giàu kia mướn một viên quản gia. Sau có người tố cáo quản gia phung phí tiền của chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พระเยซูตรัสกับเหล่าสาวกว่า “มีเศรษฐีคนหนึ่งซึ่งผู้ดูแลของเขาถูกกล่าวหาว่าผลาญทรัพย์สินของเขา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระเยซูเล่าให้พวกสาวกของพระองค์ฟังว่า “คนมั่งมีคนหนึ่งได้กล่าวหาว่า ผู้ดูแลผลประโยชน์ทำลายทรัพย์สินของเขาเสียหาย

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1 Chronicles 28:1 - David asked all the officials of Israel to come together at Jerusalem. He sent for the officers who were over the tribes. He sent for the commanders of the military groups who served the king. He sent for the commanders of thousands of men and commanders of hundreds. He sent for the officials who were in charge of all the royal property and livestock. They belonged to the king and his sons. He sent for the palace officials and the warriors. He also sent for all the brave fighting men.
Luke 8:3 - Another was Joanna, the wife of Chuza. He was the manager of Herod’s household. Susanna and many others were there also. These women were helping to support Jesus and the 12 disciples with their own money.
Luke 16:19 - “Once there was a rich man. He was dressed in purple cloth and fine linen. He lived an easy life every day.
Genesis 43:19 - So they went up to Joseph’s manager. They spoke to him at the entrance to the house.
Genesis 15:2 - But Abram said, “Lord and King, what can you give me? I still don’t have any children. My servant Eliezer comes from Damascus. When I die, he will get everything I own.”
Hosea 2:8 - She wouldn’t admit that I was the one who gave her everything she had. I provided her with grain, olive oil and fresh wine. I gave her plenty of silver and gold. But she used it to make statues of Baal.
Titus 1:7 - A church leader takes care of God’s family. That’s why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.
Proverbs 18:9 - Anyone who doesn’t want to work is like someone who destroys.
Luke 19:20 - “Then another slave came. He said, ‘Sir, here is your money. I have kept it hidden in a piece of cloth.
Matthew 18:23 - “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to collect all the money his servants owed him.
Matthew 18:24 - As the king began to do it, a man who owed him 10,000 bags of gold was brought to him.
James 4:3 - When you do ask for something, you don’t receive it. That’s because you ask for the wrong reason. You want to spend your money on your sinful pleasures.
Luke 15:30 - But this son of yours wasted your money with some prostitutes. Now he comes home. And for him you kill the fattest calf!’
Matthew 25:14 - “Again, here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like. A man was going on a journey. He sent for his slaves and put them in charge of his money.
Matthew 25:15 - He gave five bags of gold to one. He gave two bags to another. And he gave one bag to the third. The man gave each slave the amount of money he knew the slave could take care of. Then he went on his journey.
Matthew 25:16 - The slave who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work. He earned five bags more.
Matthew 25:17 - The one with the two bags of gold earned two more.
Matthew 25:18 - But the man who had received one bag went and dug a hole in the ground. He hid his master’s money in it.
Matthew 25:19 - “After a long time the master of those slaves returned. He wanted to collect all the money they had earned.
Matthew 25:20 - The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you trusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have earned five more.’
Matthew 25:21 - “His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:22 - “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you trusted me with two bags of gold. See, I have earned two more.’
Matthew 25:23 - “His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:24 - “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man. You harvest where you have not planted. You gather crops where you have not scattered seed.
Matthew 25:25 - So I was afraid. I went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
Matthew 25:26 - “His master replied, ‘You evil, lazy slave! So you knew that I harvest where I have not planted? You knew that I gather crops where I have not scattered seed?
Matthew 25:27 - Well then, you should have put my money in the bank. When I returned, I would have received it back with interest.’
Matthew 25:28 - “Then his master commanded the other slaves, ‘Take the bag of gold from him. Give it to the one who has ten bags.
Matthew 25:29 - Everyone who has will be given more. They will have more than enough. And what about anyone who doesn’t have? Even what they have will be taken away from them.
Matthew 25:30 - Throw that worthless slave outside. There in the darkness, people will weep and grind their teeth.’
1 Peter 4:10 - God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.
Luke 15:13 - “Not long after that, the younger son packed up all he had. Then he left for a country far away. There he wasted his money on wild living.
1 Corinthians 4:1 - So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.
1 Corinthians 4:2 - Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.

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New International Reader's Version - Jesus told his disciples another story. He said, “There was a rich man who had a manager. Some said that the manager was wasting what the rich man owned.
新标点和合本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有一个管家，有人向主人告管家浪费他的财物。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有一个管家，有人向主人告管家浪费他的财物。
当代译本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“某财主有个管家，有人控告这管家浪费主人的财物。
圣经新译本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，有人在他主人面前告他浪费主人的财物。
中文标准译本 - 耶稣又对门徒们说：“某财主有个管家，这个管家被人控告挥霍主人的财产。
现代标点和合本 - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
和合本（拼音版） - 耶稣又对门徒说：“有一个财主的管家，别人向他主人告他浪费主人的财物。
New International Version - Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.
English Standard Version - He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions.
New Living Translation - Jesus told this story to his disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer’s money.
The Message - Jesus said to his disciples, “There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? You’re fired. And I want a complete audit of your books.’
Christian Standard Bible - Now he said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was squandering his possessions.
New American Standard Bible - Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions.
New King James Version - He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.
Amplified Bible - Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager [of his estate], and accusations [against this man] were brought to him, that this man was squandering his [master’s] possessions.
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 Version - 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.
New English Translation - Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.
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.
新標點和合本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「有一個財主的管家，別人向他主人告他浪費主人的財物。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有一個管家，有人向主人告管家浪費他的財物。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有一個管家，有人向主人告管家浪費他的財物。
當代譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「某財主有個管家，有人控告這管家浪費主人的財物。
聖經新譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：“有一個財主的管家，有人在他主人面前告他浪費主人的財物。
呂振中譯本 - 耶穌也對門徒說：『一個財主有一個管家；有人向他進讒言，說這個人揮霍主人的資財。
中文標準譯本 - 耶穌又對門徒們說：「某財主有個管家，這個管家被人控告揮霍主人的財產。
現代標點和合本 - 耶穌又對門徒說：「有一個財主的管家，別人向他主人告他浪費主人的財物。
文理和合譯本 - 耶穌又謂其徒曰、富人某、有一家宰、或以其耗主業訴於其主、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶穌謂門徒曰、富人有操會者、或以耗主業訴其主、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 耶穌又謂門徒曰、某富人有一司事者、或以其耗費主人之業、訴於主人、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 耶穌又誨其徒曰：『昔有為富翁掌家者、人以其浪費財物、告其主、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Jesús contó otra parábola a sus discípulos: «Un hombre rico tenía un administrador a quien acusaron de derrochar sus bienes.
현대인의 성경 - 예수님이 제자들에게 이렇게 말씀하셨다. “어떤 부자에게 재산 관리 인 하나가 있었다. 주인은 그가 자기 재산을 낭비한다는 소문을 듣고
Новый Русский Перевод - Иисус сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинен в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод - Иса сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Иса сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Исо сказал Своим ученикам: – Управляющий одного богатого человека был обвинён в растрате имущества своего хозяина.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Jésus dit encore à ses disciples : Un grand propriétaire avait un gérant. On vint lui dénoncer sa conduite car il gaspillait ses biens.
リビングバイブル - さてイエスは、弟子たちにも話をされました。「ある金持ちが会計の管理者を雇いました。ところが、この管理者はずる賢い男で数字をごまかしている、といううわさを聞きました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητάς· ἄνθρωπός τις ἦν πλούσιος ὃς εἶχεν οἰκονόμον, καὶ οὗτος διεβλήθη αὐτῷ ὡς διασκορπίζων τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἔλεγεν δὲ καὶ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητάς, ἄνθρωπός τις ἦν πλούσιος, ὃς εἶχεν οἰκονόμον, καὶ οὗτος διεβλήθη αὐτῷ ὡς διασκορπίζων τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Jesus disse aos seus discípulos: “O administrador de um homem rico foi acusado de estar desperdiçando os seus bens.
Hoffnung für alle - Jetzt wandte sich Jesus an seine Jünger und erzählte folgende Geschichte: »Ein reicher Mann hatte einen Verwalter. Als er erfuhr, dass dieser seinen Besitz verschleuderte,
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Giê-xu kể cho các môn đệ câu chuyện này: “Người nhà giàu kia mướn một viên quản gia. Sau có người tố cáo quản gia phung phí tiền của chủ.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พระเยซูตรัสกับเหล่าสาวกว่า “มีเศรษฐีคนหนึ่งซึ่งผู้ดูแลของเขาถูกกล่าวหาว่าผลาญทรัพย์สินของเขา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระเยซูเล่าให้พวกสาวกของพระองค์ฟังว่า “คนมั่งมีคนหนึ่งได้กล่าวหาว่า ผู้ดูแลผลประโยชน์ทำลายทรัพย์สินของเขาเสียหาย

1 Chronicles 28:1 - David asked all the officials of Israel to come together at Jerusalem. He sent for the officers who were over the tribes. He sent for the commanders of the military groups who served the king. He sent for the commanders of thousands of men and commanders of hundreds. He sent for the officials who were in charge of all the royal property and livestock. They belonged to the king and his sons. He sent for the palace officials and the warriors. He also sent for all the brave fighting men.
Luke 8:3 - Another was Joanna, the wife of Chuza. He was the manager of Herod’s household. Susanna and many others were there also. These women were helping to support Jesus and the 12 disciples with their own money.
Luke 16:19 - “Once there was a rich man. He was dressed in purple cloth and fine linen. He lived an easy life every day.
Genesis 43:19 - So they went up to Joseph’s manager. They spoke to him at the entrance to the house.
Genesis 15:2 - But Abram said, “Lord and King, what can you give me? I still don’t have any children. My servant Eliezer comes from Damascus. When I die, he will get everything I own.”
Hosea 2:8 - She wouldn’t admit that I was the one who gave her everything she had. I provided her with grain, olive oil and fresh wine. I gave her plenty of silver and gold. But she used it to make statues of Baal.
Titus 1:7 - A church leader takes care of God’s family. That’s why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.
Proverbs 18:9 - Anyone who doesn’t want to work is like someone who destroys.
Luke 19:20 - “Then another slave came. He said, ‘Sir, here is your money. I have kept it hidden in a piece of cloth.
Matthew 18:23 - “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to collect all the money his servants owed him.
Matthew 18:24 - As the king began to do it, a man who owed him 10,000 bags of gold was brought to him.
James 4:3 - When you do ask for something, you don’t receive it. That’s because you ask for the wrong reason. You want to spend your money on your sinful pleasures.
Luke 15:30 - But this son of yours wasted your money with some prostitutes. Now he comes home. And for him you kill the fattest calf!’
Matthew 25:14 - “Again, here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like. A man was going on a journey. He sent for his slaves and put them in charge of his money.
Matthew 25:15 - He gave five bags of gold to one. He gave two bags to another. And he gave one bag to the third. The man gave each slave the amount of money he knew the slave could take care of. Then he went on his journey.
Matthew 25:16 - The slave who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work. He earned five bags more.
Matthew 25:17 - The one with the two bags of gold earned two more.
Matthew 25:18 - But the man who had received one bag went and dug a hole in the ground. He hid his master’s money in it.
Matthew 25:19 - “After a long time the master of those slaves returned. He wanted to collect all the money they had earned.
Matthew 25:20 - The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you trusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have earned five more.’
Matthew 25:21 - “His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:22 - “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you trusted me with two bags of gold. See, I have earned two more.’
Matthew 25:23 - “His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:24 - “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man. You harvest where you have not planted. You gather crops where you have not scattered seed.
Matthew 25:25 - So I was afraid. I went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
Matthew 25:26 - “His master replied, ‘You evil, lazy slave! So you knew that I harvest where I have not planted? You knew that I gather crops where I have not scattered seed?
Matthew 25:27 - Well then, you should have put my money in the bank. When I returned, I would have received it back with interest.’
Matthew 25:28 - “Then his master commanded the other slaves, ‘Take the bag of gold from him. Give it to the one who has ten bags.
Matthew 25:29 - Everyone who has will be given more. They will have more than enough. And what about anyone who doesn’t have? Even what they have will be taken away from them.
Matthew 25:30 - Throw that worthless slave outside. There in the darkness, people will weep and grind their teeth.’
1 Peter 4:10 - God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.
Luke 15:13 - “Not long after that, the younger son packed up all he had. Then he left for a country far away. There he wasted his money on wild living.
1 Corinthians 4:1 - So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.
1 Corinthians 4:2 - Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.