Luke 19:26
I say unto you, that to every one having it shall be given; and from every one not having, it shall be taken away even that which he hath.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
25And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds.
27Moreover bring these my enemies, not wishing me to rule over them, hither, and slay them before me.
Cross References
Matthew 21:43Therefore I say unto you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.
Mark 4:25For whosoever has, it shall be given unto him: and he who has not, it shall be taken from him even that which he has.
Luke 16:3And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, because my lord takes away my stewardship from me? I am not able to dig; I am ashamed to beg.
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 →