Luke 19:16

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

In Context

15And 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.

17And he said to him: Well done, good servant; because thou wast faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

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Cross References

Colossians 1:28whom we announce, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

James 2:18But some will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works; show me thy faith without the works, and I will show thee the faith by my works.

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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