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Barnes' Notes on Luke 16:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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'
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