Read Full ChapterThe 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the lord{G2962} commended{G1867}{(G5656)} the unjust{G93} steward{G3623}, because{G3754} he had done{G4160}{(G5656)} wisely{G5430}: for{G3754} the children{G5207} of this{G5127} world{G165} are{G1526}{(G5748)} in{G1519} their{G1438} generation{G1074} wiser{G5429} than{G5228} the children{G5207} of light{G5457}.
Strong's King James
(8) And his master praised the wicked-guilty steward because he acted cunningly because the sons of this age are more wise for themselves, their generation than the sons of light.
The F.O.G
[8] Surprisingly, the CEO actually admired the fired manager's shrewd tactics, because he demonstrated the kind of strategic thinking that thrives in business. This illustrates how people focused on worldly success often show more resourcefulness in dealing with their peers than those who claim to walk in spiritual light.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And the lord commended the unrighteous steward that he did prudently, because the sons of this age are more prudent than the sons of the light, in respect to their generation.
Young's Literal Translation
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