Parallel Verses New International Version "He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'" King James Bible And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. Darby Bible Translation And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, not even if one rise from among [the] dead will they be persuaded. World English Bible "He said to him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.'" Young's Literal Translation And he said to him, If Moses and the prophets they do not hear, neither if one may rise out of the dead will they be persuaded.' Luke 16:31 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleIf they hear not Moses, etc. - This answer of Abraham contains two remarkable propositions. 1. That the sacred writings contain such proofs of a Divine origin, that though all the dead were to arise, to convince an unbeliever of the truths therein declared, the conviction could not be greater, nor the proof more evident, of the divinity and truth of these sacred records, than that which themselves afford. 2. That to escape eternal perdition, and get at last into eternal glory, a man is to receive the testimonies of God, and to walk according to their dictates. And these two things show the sufficiency and perfection of the sacred writings. What influence could the personal appearance of a spirit have on an unbelieving and corrupted heart? None, except to terrify it for the moment, and afterwards to leave it ten thousand reasons for uncertainty and doubt. Christ caused this to be exemplified, in the most literal manner, by raising Lazarus from the dead. And did this convince the unbelieving Jews? No. They were so much the more enraged; and from that moment conspired both the death of Lazarus and of Christ! Faith is satisfied with such proofs as God is pleased to afford! Infidelity never has enow. See a Sermon on this subject, by the author of this work. To make the parable of the unjust steward still more profitable, let every man consider: - 1. That God is his master, and the author of all the good he enjoys, whether it be spiritual or temporal. 2. That every man is only a steward, not a proprietor of those things. 3. That all must give an account to God, how they have used or abused the blessings with which they have been entrusted. 4. That the goods which God has entrusted to our care are goods of body and soul: goods of nature and grace: of birth and education: His word, Spirit, and ordinances: goods of life, health, genius, strength, dignity, riches; and even poverty itself is often a blessing from the hand of God. 5. That all these may be improved to God's honor, our good, and our neighbor's edification and comfort. 6. That the time is coming in which we shall be called to an account before God, concerning the use we have made of the good things with which he has entrusted us. 7. That we may, even now, be accused before our Maker, of the awful crime of wasting our Lord's substance. 8. That if this crime can be proved against us, we are in immediate danger of being deprived of all the blessings which we have thus abused, and of being separated from God and the glory of his power for ever. 9. That on hearing of the danger to which we are exposed, though we cannot dig to purchase salvation, yet we must beg, incessantly beg, at the throne of grace for mercy to pardon all that is past. continued... Treasury of Scripture Knowledge neither. John 11:43-53 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth... John 12:10,11 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death... 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: be persuaded. *marg: Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for the space of three months... Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, Almost you persuade me to be a Christian. Library The Unjust StewardEversley, 1866. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Luke xvi. 8. "And the Lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely." None of our Lord's parables has been as difficult to explain as this one. Learned and pious men have confessed freely, in all ages, that there is much in the parable which they cannot understand; and I am bound to confess the same. The puzzle is, plainly, why our Lord should SEEM to bid us to copy the conduct of a bad man and a cheat. For this is the usual interpretation. … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons February 7. "Faithful in that which is Least" (Luke xvi. 10). The Good Steward The Rich Man and Lazarus Cross References Luke 16:30 "'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' Luke 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. John 5:47 But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?" 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