Luke 19:15

And when he came back again, having got his kingdom, he gave orders for those servants to whom he had given the money to come to him, so that he might have an account of what business they had done.

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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 people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.

16And the first came before him, saying, Lord, your pound has made ten pounds.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4Then he whose seat is in the heavens will be laughing: the Lord will make sport of them.

Matthew 25:19Now after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes up his account with them.

Luke 16:2And he sent for him and said, What is this which is said about you? give me an account of all you have done, for you will no longer be the manager of my property.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let us be judged as servants of Christ, and as those who are responsible for the secret things 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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