Luke 16:8

The master praised the dishonest manager because he had acted wisely for himself. For the people of this world are wiser in dealing with their own kind than the people of the light are.

Luke 16:8, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Greek: the sons of this age ... the sons of light.

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