Luke 19:14

But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

In Context

13Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I return.’

15When he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out who had gained what by engaging in business.

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Cross References

John 1:11He came to his own, but his own people did not receive him.

John 15:23Whoever hates me hates my Father also.

Acts 4:27For indeed both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against yoʋr holy servant Jesus, whom yoʋ anointed,

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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