Luke 16:15
He said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. That which is exalted among men is detestable in the sight of God.
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In Context
14Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that you examine the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things, and now I look with joy as your people who are present here willingly offer gifts to you.
Psalms 7:9May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous people, 1 righteous God, you who examine hearts and minds. 1
Psalms 49:13This, their way, is their folly; 1 yet after them, men approve of their sayings. Selah 1
Psalms 139:1Yahweh, you have examined me, and you know me. 1
Proverbs 20:6Many a person proclaims he is loyal, 1 but who can find one who is faithful? 1
Isaiah 1:10Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom; 1 listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah: 1
Matthew Henry on Luke 16:2-19
The Unjust Steward. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of… Read the whole commentary →