Luke 16:10

ὁ πιστὸς ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ καὶ ἐν πολλῷ πιστός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος καὶ ἐν πολλῷ ἄδικός ἐστιν
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ὁ
G3588
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πιστὸς
G4103 A-NSM
pistos
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • trusty, faithful
    • of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties
      • "one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust"that can be relied on
    easily persuaded
    • believing, confiding, trusting
      • "in the New Testament one who trusts in God's promises
      • one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead
        • "one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
ἐλαχίστῳ
G1646 A-DSN
elachistos
used as equivalent to G3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
  • smallest least
    • in size
      • "in amount: of management of affairs"in importance: what is the least moment"in authority: of commandments"in the estimation of men: of persons"in rank and excellence: of persons
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
πολλῷ
G4183 A-DSN
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
πιστός
G4103 A-NSM
pistos
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • trusty, faithful
    • of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties
      • "one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust"that can be relied on
    easily persuaded
    • believing, confiding, trusting
      • "in the New Testament one who trusts in God's promises
      • one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead
        • "one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
ἐστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ὁ
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
ἐλαχίστῳ
G1646 A-DSN
elachistos
used as equivalent to G3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
  • smallest least
    • in size
      • "in amount: of management of affairs"in importance: what is the least moment"in authority: of commandments"in the estimation of men: of persons"in rank and excellence: of persons
ἄδικος
G94 A-NSM
adikos
unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
  • descriptive of one who violates or has violated justice
    • unjust
      • "unrighteous, sinful"of one who deals fraudulently with others, deceitful
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
πολλῷ
G4183 A-DSN
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
ἄδικός
G94 A-NSM
adikos
unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
  • descriptive of one who violates or has violated justice
    • unjust
      • "unrighteous, sinful"of one who deals fraudulently with others, deceitful
ἐστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___

ὁ πιστὸς ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ καὶ ἐν πολλῷ πιστός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος καὶ ἐν πολλῷ ἄδικός ἐστιν
10
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Cross References

Luke 16:11

εἰ οὖν ἐν τῷ ἀδίκῳ μαμωνᾷ πιστοὶ οὐκ ἐγένεσθε τὸ ἀληθινὸν τίς ὑμῖν πιστεύσει
11
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit trust to your the true riches?

Matthew 25:21

ἔφη δέ αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ Εὖ δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω· εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου
21
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Luke 19:17

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ Εὖ ἀγαθὲ δοῦλε ὅτι ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ πιστὸς ἐγένου ἴσθι ἐξουσίαν ἔχων ἐπάνω δέκα πόλεων
17
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

Matthew 25:23

ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ Εὖ δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω· εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου
23
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Hebrews 3:2

πιστὸν ὄντα τῷ ποιήσαντι αὐτὸν ὡς καὶ Μωσῆς ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ οἴκῳ αὐτοῦ
2
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

John 12:6

εἶπεν δὲ τοῦτο οὐχ ὅτι περὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ἔμελεν αὐτῷ ἀλλ' ὅτι κλέπτης ἦν καὶ τὸ γλωσσόκομον εἶχέν καὶ τὰ βαλλόμενα ἐβάσταζεν
6
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

John 13:27

καὶ μετὰ τὸ ψωμίον τότε εἰσῆλθεν εἰς ἐκεῖνον ὁ Σατανᾶς λέγει οὖν αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ὃ ποιεῖς ποίησον τάχιον
27
And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

John 13:2

καὶ δείπνου γενομένου τοῦ διαβόλου ἤδη βεβληκότος εἰς τὴν καρδίαν Ἰούδα Σίμωνος Ἰσκαριώτου ἵνα αὐτὸν παραδῷ
2
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
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