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Luke 19:16 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 19:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 19 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.”
Luke 19:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 19:16
Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds (Κύριε, ἡ μνᾶ σου δέκα προσηργάσατο μνᾶς, Kyrie, hē mna sou deka prosērgasato mnas)—a tenfold return demonstrating extraordinary faithfulness. The servant uses the possessive sou (your), acknowledging that both the original capital and the gains belong to the master. The verb prosergazomai (to gain in addition) emphasizes productive labor, not speculation or luck.The servant gives a simple report without excuses, explanations, or self-congratulation. His 1,000% return wasn't mentioned as personal achievement but as the master's possession multiplied. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 19:16
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“a man will say”
“I have fought a good fight”
“admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom”
“and what is my people”