Luke 19:15

And it happened that he returned, having received the kingdom. And he ordered the servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called so that he would know how much each one had earned by doing business.

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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 so they sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this one to reign over us.’

16Now the first approached, saying: ‘Lord, your one pound has earned ten pounds.’

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who dwells in heaven will ridicule them, and the Lord will mock them.

Matthew 25:19Yet truly, after a long time, the lord of those servants returned and he settled accounts with them.

Luke 16:2And he called him and said to him: ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship. For you can no longer be my steward.’

1 Corinthians 4:1Accordingly, let man consider us to be ministers of Christ and attendants of the 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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