Luke 16:9

English Standard Version

9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth,[1] so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. (Mt 6:20; Mt 6:24; Mt 19:21; Lu 12:33; Lu 16:11; Lu 16:13; 1Ti 6:10; 1Ti 6:17) 

New International Version

9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. 

New International Reader’s Version

9 I tell you, use the riches of this world to help others. In that way, you will make friends for yourselves. Then when your riches are gone, you will be welcomed into your eternal home in heaven. 

King James Version

9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 

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