Luke 19:15

"And upon his return after he had secured the royal power, he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the money to be called in, so that he might know what they had gained by trading.

Montgomery 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

14"But this fellow citizens hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, ‘We do not wish this man to become our king.’

16"And the first came before him, saying, ‘Master, your pound has made ten pounds.’

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Cross References

Matthew 25:19"After a long time the master of those slaves came, and demanded a reckoning with them.

Luke 16:2"He called to him to him and said. "‘What is this that I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship; for you can no longer be steward.’

1 Corinthians 4:1Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths 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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