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Luke 19:20 Cross-References

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And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

Luke 19:20 (KJV)

Commentary on Luke 19:20

Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin (Κύριε, ἰδοὺ ἡ μνᾶ σου ἣν εἶχον ἀποκειμένην ἐν σουδαρίῳ, Kyrie, idou hē mna sou hēn eichon apokeimenēn en soudariō)—the unfaithful servant returns the exact amount, boasting of 'safety.' The perfect participle apokeimenēn (laid away, stored) indicates continuous, deliberate inaction. The soudarion (napkin, face-cloth) was used for wrapping small valuables or wiping sweat—utterly inadequate for 'investing' resources.This servant represents professing believers who do nothing with gospel opportunities. He didn't steal the min...

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