Luke 19:15

'And it came to pass, on his coming back, having taken the kingdom, that he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he gave the money, that he might know what any one had done in business.

Young's Literal Translation

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

14and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.

16'And the first came near, saying, Sir, thy pound did gain ten pounds;

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4He who is sitting in the heavens doth laugh, The Lord doth mock at them.

Matthew 25:19'And after a long time cometh the lord of those servants, and taketh reckoning with them;

Luke 16:2and having called him, he said to him, What [is] this I hear about thee? render the account of thy stewardship, for thou mayest not any longer be steward.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so reckon us as officers of Christ, and stewards of the 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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