Luke 19:16

And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained ten pounds.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And it came to pass, when he returned, having received the kingdom, and he said, that those servants should be called, to whom he had given the money, in order that he might know what each one had gained by their merchandise.

17And he said to him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least, have thou authority over ten cities.

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Cross References

Colossians 1:28whom we preach, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, in order that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

James 2:18But one will say, You have faith, and I have works: Show me your faith apart from 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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