Luke 19:16

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

World English Bible

In The King James Version

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

In Context

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.

17“He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:16LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and is all your own.

Colossians 1:28We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

James 2:18Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

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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