Luke 19:15

And upon his return, after he had obtained the sovereignty, he ordered those servants to whom he had given the money to be summoned before him, that he might learn their success in trading.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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"Now his countrymen hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, `We are not willing that he should become our king.'

16"So the first came and said, "`Sir, your pound has produced ten pounds more.'

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Cross References

Matthew 25:19"After a long lapse of time the master of those servants returned, and had a reckoning with them.

Luke 16:2He called him and said, "`What is this I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship, for I cannot let you hold it any longer.'

1 Corinthians 4:1As for us Apostles, let any one take this view of us--we are Christ's officers, and stewards of God's secret truths.

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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