Luke 19:15

After he had been crowned king he returned. He ordered his servants brought to him. He wanted to know what profit they had made by investing the money he had given them.

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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 people hated him, and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We won't have this man as king over us.’

16The first servant came in and said, ‘Lord, your money has earned ten times as much.’

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4But the one who sits enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord mocks them.

Matthew 25:19A long time later the master of those servants returned, and settled accounts with them.

Luke 16:2So the rich man called in his manager, and asked him, ‘What's this I hear about you? Bring in your accounts, because you won't be continuing as manager.’

1 Corinthians 4:1So think of us as Christ's servants given the responsibility for “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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