Luke 19:15

On his return, after having been appointed king, he directed that the servants to whom he had given his money should be summoned, so that he might learn what amount of trade they had done.

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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 subjects hated him and sent envoys after him to say ‘We will not have this man as our king.’

16The first came up, and said ‘Sir, your ten pounds have made a hundred.’

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He whose throne is in heaven laughs, the Lord mocks them.

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

Luke 16:2So the master called him and said ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give in your accounts, for you cannot act as steward any longer.’

1 Corinthians 4:1Let people look on us as Christ’s servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths 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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