Luke 19:15

“When he had come back again, having received the kingdom, he commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by conducting business.

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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 citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to reign over us.’

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

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.

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

Luke 16:2He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’

1 Corinthians 4:1So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants and stewards of God’s mysteries.

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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