Luke 19:15

And it came to pass for him to return, having taken the kingdom. And he said for these bondmen to be called to him, to whom he gave the silver, so that he might know what any man gained by trading.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

In Context

14But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy behind him, saying, We do not want this man to reign over us.

16And the first came, saying, Lord, thy mina gained ten minas.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. LORD will have them in derision.

Matthew 25:19Now after a long time the lord of those bondmen comes, and takes up accounting with them.

Luke 16:2And having called him, he said to him, What is this I hear about thee? Render the account of thy management, for thou can no longer manage.

1 Corinthians 4:1Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.

Matthew Henry on Luke 19:12-28

The Nobleman and His Servants. 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this… Read the whole commentary →

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