Luke 19:15

When 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.

Text-Critical English NT

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 a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’

16The first came before him and said, ‘Master, yoʋr mina has made ten minas more.’

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Cross References

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

Luke 16:2So he called the steward in and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about yoʋ? Give an account of yoʋr stewardship, for yoʋ can no longer be steward.’

1 Corinthians 4:1People ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of 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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