King James Version
Luke 19:16 in the King James Version says “Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.”
Luke 19:16 · KJV
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
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.
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“came”
G3854to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
“saying”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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