8 The master commended the dishonest manager for his ^lshrewdness. For ^mthe sons of this world¹ are ^lmore shrewd in dealing with their own generation than ⁿthe sons of light. 9 And I tell you, ^omake friends for yourselves by means of ^punrighteous wealth,² so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.

7 ⁿThe end of all things is at hand; therefore ^obe self-controlled and sober-minded ^pfor the sake of your prayers.