Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så fortalte Jesus denne historien til disiplene sine: «Det var en veldig rik mann som hadde store eiendommer å ta vare på. Derfor hadde han ansatt en forvalter til å holde styr på og forvalte rikdommene hans på en bra måte. Men noen beskyldte forvalteren for å sløse bort pengene til den rike mannen. Derfor sendte den rike mannen bud på forvalteren og sa til ham: ‘Hva er det jeg hører om deg? La meg få se regnskapet, for du kan ikke lenger være forvalter.’
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus tells a story to his disciples about a rich man who had a steward accused of wasting the master's property. The key message here is about responsibility and accountability in managing resources.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who takes care of your toys but one day, mommy or daddy find out that your friend lost some toys. Jesus uses this story to teach us about being careful with what we take care of for others.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written around 60-85 AD by Luke, a Greek physician and companion of Paul. The audience was early Christians, often gentiles, in a Hellenistic world where managing wealth and property were significant concerns.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, consider how you manage your resources at work or home. Just as the steward was accountable for his actions, we should be mindful and responsible in our own roles.