Luke 19:24

And he said to the bystanders, ‘Take the pound away from him, and give it to him who has ten pounds.’

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In The King James Version

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

In Context

23And so, why did you not give my money to the bank, so that, upon my return, I might have withdrawn it with interest?’

25And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten pounds.’

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Cross References

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.’

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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