Luke 19:14

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We do not want this man to reign over us.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

In Context

13And he called his ten servants, and gave them ten minas, and said to them, Trade with these until I come.

15And it came to pass, that when he returned, having received the kingdom, that he commanded the servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

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Cross References

John 1:11He came to his own, and his own did not receive him.

John 15:23He who hates me hates my Father also.

Acts 4:27For truly in this city, against your holy servant Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

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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