Mace(i)
1 Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.
2 upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer.
3 upon which the steward said in himself, what shall I do, now my master strips me of my employment? dig I cannot: and 'tis shameful to beg: I see it now,
4 I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this.
5 so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master?
6 a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty.
7 then he said to another, how much do you owe? a hundred measures of wheat, said he. take your bill, says the steward, and write out one for fourscore.
8 and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.