Luke 19:16

So the first one came and said, ‘Master, your mina earned ten minas!’

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15It happened that he did receive the kingdom, and upon returning he ordered that those slaves to whom he had given the money be called to him, to know who had gained what by trading.

17He said to him: ‘Super, you good slave! Because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities!’

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Cross References

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

James 2:18(But someone will say: “You have faith and I have works. Show me your faith by your works and I, by my works will show you my faith [what he believes].”

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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