Luke 19:15

It happened when he came back again, having received the kingdom, he commanded the servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what profit they had made by doing business.

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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 citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We will not have this man rule over us.'

16The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made ten minas more.'

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will sneer at them; 1 the Lord mocks them. 1

Matthew 25:19Now after a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them.

Luke 16:2So the rich man called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Give an account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'

1 Corinthians 4:1This is how a person should regard us, as servants of Christ and 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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