Luke 16:2

“And he called him, etc.] By the prophets, sent one after another; by John the Baptist, by Christ himself, and by his apostles: and said unto him, how is it that I hear this of thee? of thy corrupting the word; of thy covetousness, rapine, and theft; of thy adultery and idolatry, and sad violation of the law; (see <450221>Romans 2:21-23) give an account of thy stewardship: what improvement is made of thy gifts; what care has been taken of my vineyard, the Jewish church; and where are the fruits that might be expected to have been received at your hands: for thou mayest be no longer steward. This was foretold by the prophets, that God would write a “Loammi” upon the people of the Jews; that he…”

“Give an account - Give a statement of your expenses and of your conduct while you have been steward. This is not to be referred to the day of judgment. It is a circumstance thrown into the parable to prepare the way for what follows. It is true that all will be called to give an account at the day of judgment, but we are not to derive that doctrine from such passages as this, nor are we to interpret this as teaching that our conscience, or the law, or any beings will “accuse us” in the day of judgment. All that will be indeed true, but it is not the truth that is taught in this passage. return to 'Top of Page'”

“16:2 Get your report in order: This financial statement was probably for the benefit of the manager’s successor.”

“How: Gen 3:9-11, Gen 4:9, Gen 4:10, Gen 18:20, Gen 18:21; Sa1 2:23, Sa1 2:24; Co1 1:11; Ti1 5:24 give: Luk 12:42; Ecc 11:9, Ecc 11:10, Ecc 12:14; Mat 12:36; Rom 14:12; Co1 4:2, Co1 4:5; Co2 5:10; Pe1 4:5, Pe1 4:10; Ti1 4:14; Rev 20:12 for: Luk 12:20, Luk 19:21-26 Luke 16:3”