Luke 19:15

And it came to pass, at his return, after receiving the kingdom, that he ordered the servants to be called, to whom he had given the money, that he might know what every one had gained by his traffic.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to rule over us.

16Then came the first, and said, Sir, thy maneh has gained ten manehs.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:19Then after a long absence the master of these servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.

Luke 16:2And calling him, he said to him, What is this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer in that office.

1 Corinthians 4:1LET a man so account of us, as the under servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries 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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