King James Version
What Does Luke 19:24 Mean?
“And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.”
Context
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And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
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Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
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And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
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(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
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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.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 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 talents; and the punishment of the avowed enemies of Christ, as well as of false professors, is shown. The principal difference is, that the pound given to each seems to point out the gift of the gospel, which is the same to all who hear it; but the talents, distributed more or less, seem to mean that God gives different capacities and advantages to men, by which this one gift of the gospel may be differently improved.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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