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Luke 16:3

American Standard Version

And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.

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Luke 16:3 in other translations

“The manager said within himself, ‘What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don’t have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.

Luke 16:3 · World English Bible

Luke 16:3 in context

  1. 1And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods.
  2. 2And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.
  3. 3And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.
  4. 4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
  5. 5And calling to him each one of his lord’s debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?