Luke 19:15

And it came to pass, when he had returned, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he gave the money, that he might know what each gained by trading.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 have this man to reign over us.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 25:19After a long time the lord of those servants comes, and reckons with them.

Luke 16:2And having called him, he said to him: What is this that I hear of thee? Give account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.

1 Corinthians 4:1SO let a man account us, as ministers 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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