Luke 19:15

And it came to pass, when he returned, having received the kingdom, that he bade be called unto him these servants, to whom he had given the silver, that he might take note, what business they had done.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 off an embassy after him, saying—We desire not, this, man, to be made king over us!

16And the first came near, saying—Lord! thy mina, hath made, ten minas.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in the heavens, will laugh,—My Lord, will mock at them:

Matthew 25:19And, after a long time, cometh the lord of those servants, and reckoneth with them.

Luke 16:2And, accosting him, he said unto him—What is this I hear of thee? Render the account of thy stewardship, for thou canst no longer be steward.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man, so, be reckoning of us, as officers of Christ, and stewards of sacred secrets 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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