Luke 16:4 contains the manager's decision that leads to the commendation in this verse—completing the story arc.

Luke 16:10 immediately follows with the principle of faithfulness in little and much, applying the manager's example to spiritual stewardship.

Luke 20:34 uses the identical phrase 'sons of this age' to contrast life in the present world with the resurrection age.

Luke 18:6 also presents an unrighteous figure (the judge) whose words carry a lesson, paralleling the master's commendation here.

1 John 3:10 draws a similar dichotomy between children of God and children of the devil, parallel to the sons of light vs sons of this world.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 uses the same 'sons of light' designation, affirming believers' identity as those who belong to the day rather than darkness.

Ephesians 5:8 exhorts believers to walk as 'children of light' — the antithesis of the 'sons of this world' focused on earthly gain.

John 12:36 calls people to become 'sons of light' — directly opposing the 'sons of this world' by contrasting darkness and light.

1 John 4:5 says 'they are from the world' and speak from its viewpoint—mirroring the 'sons of this world' in the parable.

Joshua 9:4 describes the Gibeonites acting craftily, a direct parallel to the dishonest manager's shrewdness commended in Luke 16:8.

James 3:15 calls worldly wisdom 'earthly, unspiritual, demonic'—directly parallel to the 'sons of this age' having only worldly shrewdness.

Ephesians 2:2 describes following 'the ways of this world' and its ruler, echoing the same 'age' worldview the parable critiques.

1 Corinthians 2:6 contrasts the 'wisdom of this age' with God's wisdom, directly parallel to the 'sons of this age' vs. 'sons of light' in the parable.

Proverbs 12:8 says a man is praised according to his wisdom — directly mirroring the master commending the manager’s shrewdness.

Jeremiah 4:22 says God’s people are skilled in evil but foolish — a contrast to the shrewdness of worldly people in Luke.

1 Corinthians 3:18 warns that worldly wisdom is foolishness to God — opposing the commendation of worldly shrewdness here.

Philippians 3:7 counts worldly gains as loss for Christ—a direct contrast to the manager's shrewd use of worldly wealth for temporal advantage.

Colossians 3:2 urges setting minds on things above, not earthly things—contrasting the parable's focus on worldly shrewdness with a heavenly mindset.

Proverbs 6:6-8 urges learning from the ant's prudent preparation — a comparable call to practical wisdom for future needs.

Proverbs 2:4 urges seeking wisdom like hidden treasure — a contrast to worldly shrewdness but a parallel in diligent pursuit.

Philippians 3:19 describes those who set their minds on earthly things — the same worldly orientation as 'sons of this world'.

Psalm 49:10-19 laments the rich who trust in wealth yet perish — echoing the parable's theme of using worldly riches wisely.

Psalm 17:14 describes men of the world whose portion is in this life — the same worldly focus as the 'sons of this world'.

2 Samuel 17:14 shows God overriding Ahithophel's advice—a contrast where divine sovereignty frustrates human cunning, unlike the parable's neutral observation.

2 Samuel 16:23 extols Ahithophel's advice as if from God—a parallel of worldly wisdom held in high regard, similar to the manager's shrewdness.