Luke 19:25
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
Luke 19:25 in other translations
| BSB | ‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ |
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| WEB | “They said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’ |
| ASV | And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds. |
| YLT | (and they said to him, Sir, he hath ten pounds) -- |
| DARBY | And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas. |
| BBE | And they say to him, Lord, he has ten pounds. |
| Webster | (And they said to him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) |
What does Luke 19:25 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 19:15-26
15-26. (See on Mt 25:19-29.) ten ... five cities--different degrees of future gracious reward, proportioned to the measure of present fidelity.
Barnes' Notes
He hath, &c. This was probably an observation made by some of the by-standers, as if surprised at such a decision. "He has already ten pounds. Why take away this one, and add to what he already possesses? Why should his property be increased at the expense of this man, who has but one pound?" The answer to this is given in the following verse, that every one that hath, to him shall be given; every man who is faithful, and improves what God gives him, shall receive much more.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 19:11-27
This parable is like that of the talents, Mt 25. Those that are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts needful for their business; and from those to whom he gives power, he expects service. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1Co 12:7. And as every one has received the gift, so let him minister the same, 1Pe 4:10. The account required, resembles that in the parable of the…
Luke 19:25 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 19:25
- 2 Samuel 7:19
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?
- Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
- Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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Context
- Luke 19:24
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
- Luke 19:25
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
- Luke 19:26
For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
Luke 19:25 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y ellos le dijeron: Señor, tiene diez minas. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | – Et ils lui dirent: Seigneur, il a dix mines. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und sie sprachen zu ihm: Herr, er hat zehn Pfunde! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et dixerunt ei: Domine, habet decem mnas. |