man and comments that the people of this world are more shrewd in handling money than are his own followers, “the people of the light.” Jesus would like to see his disciples use their money more wisely. He directs them to “use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that … you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.” The exact meaning of verse 9 has been the subject of much discussion. The translation of the NIV is not as literal as that of the KJV, which reads, “Make to yourselves friends
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