Luke 16

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1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

5So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

So he called every one of his lord's debtors, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill and write fourscore.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

And the lord commended the unjust steward because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

He who is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in the least is also unjust in much.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give unto you that which is your own?
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

15And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

Since that time, the kingdom of God is preached, and every man who seeketh truth presseth into it.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

It is easier for heaven and earth to pass than for one tittle of the law to fail.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18

But he continued, saying, Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her who is put away from her husband committeth adultery. Verily, I say unto you, I will liken you unto the rich man.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

19There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

For there was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores,
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22

And it came to pass that the beggar died and was carried of the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that they who would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us that would come from thence.
IV v. 31 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:

28For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

29Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
IV v. 34 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.

31And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one should rise from the dead.
IV v. 36 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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1 Nephi 12 — The Vision of the Seed, the Three-Day Darkness, and the Lamb Who Comes Down
- The gulf and the great and spacious building
- Where this lands
1 Nephi 15 — The Return to the Tent, the Olive Tree Explained, and Why the Heavens Seem Closed
- The dual destinies
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 13 — Isaiah 3 — The Stay and the Staff Removed, and the Daughters of Zion
- Where this lands
3 Nephi 13 — Where Your Treasure Is — Secret Devotion and the Undivided Heart
- How the chapter is built
Alma 28 — A Tremendous Battle, and Then a Tremendous Silence — The Great War, the Mourning of a Nation, and the Inequality of Man Because of Sin
- How the chapter is built
Alma 30 — Korihor — The Anatomy of Unbelief, and the Sign That Was Not Mercy
- How the chapter is built
Alma 37 — By Small and Simple Things — The Sacred Records, the Liahona, and the Charge to Helaman
- How the chapter is built
Alma 40 — The Space Between — Alma on Death, Paradise, and the Resurrection
- How the chapter is built
Helaman 10 — Whatsoever Ye Shall Seal — The Power of Heaven Given to a Trusted Man
- How the chapter is built
- The word declared, and the prophet borne away
Helaman 16 — Some Things They May Have Guessed Right — The Reasonings of Unbelief
- How the chapter is built
Jacob 2 — Tender Feelings Wounded — Jacob's Temple Sermon on Pride, Riches, and the David-Solomon Sin
- Where this lands
Jacob 6 — Cleave Unto God — Jacob's Allegorical Exhortation and the Pleasing Bar of the Great Jehovah
- The exhortation
- Where this lands
Jarom 1 — Jarom — A Short Book on Purpose: Keeping the Law of Moses While Looking Forward to Christ, and the Prophets Who Kept a Hard People Alive
- Where this lands
Mosiah 4 — Fallen as Dead — The Cry for Mercy, Retaining a Remission, Are We Not All Beggars, and Watch Yourselves
- Retaining a remission
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 70 — Stewards over the Revelations
Doctrine and Covenants 72 — A Bishop in Ohio
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 82 — I, the Lord, Am Bound
Doctrine and Covenants 104 — Every Man His Stewardship

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
v. 5
So he called every one of his lord's debtors, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
v. 6
And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
v. 7
Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill and write fourscore.
v. 8
And the lord commended the unjust steward because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.
v. 10
He who is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in the least is also unjust in much.
v. 12
And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give unto you that which is your own?
v. 15
And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
v. 16
Since that time, the kingdom of God is preached, and every man who seeketh truth presseth into it.
v. 17
It is easier for heaven and earth to pass than for one tittle of the law to fail.
v. 18
But he continued, saying, Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her who is put away from her husband committeth adultery. Verily, I say unto you, I will liken you unto the rich man.
v. 19
For there was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.
v. 20
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores,
v. 22
And it came to pass that the beggar died and was carried of the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
v. 23
And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom.
v. 26
And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that they who would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us that would come from thence.
v. 29
Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
v. 31
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one should rise from the dead.
insertion after v. 15
And they said unto him, We have the law and the prophets; but as for this man, we will not receive him to be our ruler; for he maketh himself to be a judge over us. Then said Jesus unto them, The law and the prophets testify of me; yea, and all the prophets who have written, even until John, have foretold of these days.
insertion after v. 17
And why teach ye the law, and deny that which is written, and condemn him whom the Father hath sent to fulfill the law, that ye might all be redeemed? O fools! For you have said in your hearts, There is no God. And you pervert the right way; and the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence of you; and you persecute the meek; and in your violence you seek to destroy the kingdom; and ye take the children of the kingdom by force. Woe unto you, ye adulterers! And they reviled him again, being angry for the saying that they were adulterers.