Luke 19:16

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And when he was returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to be called to him, to whom he had delivered the money, that he might know what use each had made of it.

17And he said to him, Well done, thou good servant, as thou hast been faithful in a very little, thou shalt be governor over ten cities.

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Cross References

Colossians 1:28whom 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 one may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee 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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