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Luke 19:18 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Luke 19:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 19 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.”
Luke 19:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 19:18
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds (καὶ ἦλθεν ὁ δεύτερος λέγων· Ἡ μνᾶ σου, κύριε, ἐποίησεν πέντε μνᾶς, kai ēlthen ho deuteros legōn· Hē mna sou, kyrie, epoiēsen pente mnas)—a 500% return, still excellent though half that of the first servant. The verb poieō (to make, produce) differs slightly from verse 16's prosergazomai (to gain by trading), but both indicate active, productive stewardship.Significantly, Jesus gives no criticism of the lesser return. The parable emphasizes faithfulness with what was entrusted, not competition between servants. Different serv...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 19:18
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“and accept it”
“this is he who hears the word”
“it is acceptable according to what you have”