Luke 19:16

The first came, saying, Lord, your mina has gained ten minas.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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.

17And he said to him, Well done, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, take authority over ten cities.

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Cross References

Colossians 1:28Him we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

James 2:18But a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your 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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