Luke 19:15

And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.

Revised Version 1895

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 ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.

16And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Matthew 25:19Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.

Luke 16:2And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us, as of ministers 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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