Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Luke 16:1

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he said also to his disciples - Not only to the scribes and Pharisees to whom he had hitherto been speaking, but to all the younger as well as the elder brethren: to the returning prodigals who were now his disciples. A certain rich man had a steward - Christ here teaches all that are now in favour with God, particularly pardoned penitents, to behave wisely in what is committed to them. Luke 16:3

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