Luke 19:15

And it came to pass, that he returned, having received the kingdom: and he commanded his servants to be called, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 they sent an embassage after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us.

16And the first came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh at them: and the Lord shall deride them.

Matthew 25:19But after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them.

Luke 16:2And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and the dispensers 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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