Luke 19:17
And he said to him, Well done, good servant! because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
16And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
18And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
Cross References
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much.
Romans 2:29but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, spiritual, not literal, whose praise is not of men, but of God.
2 Timothy 2:10For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with everlasting glory.
1 Peter 5:4and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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 →