"And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be call…" — Luke 19:15

Luke 19:15 · KJV

“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. {money: Gr. silver}”

— Luke 19:15

Verse 14

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this {man} to reign over us.

Verse 16

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

Luke 19 — Context

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. {pounds: mina, here translated a pound, is twelve ounces and an half: which according to five shillings the ounce is three pounds two shillings and sixpence}

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. {money: Gr. silver}

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.

Cross References

Romans 14:10-12

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Psalms 2:4-6

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Matthew 25:19

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Luke 16:2-13

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

Luke 12:48

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few {stripes}. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Matthew 18:23-35

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.