Luke 19:15

And it came to pass on his arrival back again, having received the kingdom, that he desired these bondmen to whom he gave the money to be called to him, in order that he might know what every one had gained by trading.

Darby Translation

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 after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.

16And the first came up, saying, [My] Lord, thy mina has produced ten minas.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.

Matthew 25:19And after a long time the lord of those bondmen comes and reckons with them.

Luke 16:2And having called him, he said to him, What [is] this that I hear of thee? give the reckoning of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards 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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