Luke 16:5

“So he called every one of his Lord's debtors, etc.] Either the Gentiles, who were greatly indebted to God, having sinned against him, and the law, and light of nature, at a great rate; into whose affections, houses, and palaces, the Jews found ways and means to introduce themselves; and, in process of time, got leave to have synagogues built, and their worship set up again: or else the Jews, their countrymen; since these were under those stewards, tutors, and governors, and were debtors to do the whole law; and had, by breaking the law, contracted large debts; and against whom the ceremonial law stood as an handwriting: these the steward called unto him, and said unto the first, how much…”

“fifty . . . fourscore--deducting a half from the debt of the one, and a fifth from that of the other.”

“Called every one - As he was “steward,” he had the management of all the affairs, and, of course, debts were to be paid to him. Debtors - Those who “owed” his master, or perhaps “tenants;” those who rented land of his master. return to 'Top of Page'”

“16:5-7 The manager called in his master’s debtors and reduced their debts, thus making friends who would help him during his unemployment.”

“his: Luk 7:41, Luk 7:42; Mat 18:24 Luke 16:6”