Luke 19:11
What does Luke 19:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:11 means
As the disciples heard Jesus’s words and were nearing Jerusalem, He spoke a parable. He did this because they mistakenly believed that God's kingdom would immediately appear in its full, earthly manifestation. This misunderstanding required a corrective teaching to prepare them for the delay and different nature of the kingdom's arrival. The parable aimed to adjust their expectations, emphasizing stewardship and patience.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And while they were giving ear to these words, he made another story for them, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they were of the opinion that the kingdom of God was coming straight away.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And while they are hearing these things, having added he spake a simile, because of his being nigh to Jerusalem, and of their thinking that the reign of God is about presently to be made manifest.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As they were hearing these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately be manifested.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But as they were listening to these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem and they thought that the kingdom ofGod was about to be immediately manifested.
Context
Following the conclusion of the Zaccheus narrative and Jesus's statement about seeking the lost, this verse introduces the Parable of the Minas. It establishes the immediate context for the parable: the disciples' proximity to Jerusalem and their mistaken belief about the kingdom's imminent appearance. This sets the stage for a teaching designed to correct their understanding and guide their expectations.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 1:6
They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him;
- Luke 17:20
And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
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