Luke 19:14
What does Luke 19:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:14 means
However, the nobleman's own citizens harbored hatred for him and sent a delegation after him, explicitly stating their refusal to have him reign over them. This detail illustrates the world's rejection of Christ and His rightful authority. It foreshadows the opposition He faced, particularly from religious leaders and those who resisted His spiritual kingdom, preferring their own rule or earthly expectations.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But his citizens hated him and they sent an embassage after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.
Context
This verse introduces a critical element of conflict within the parable: the citizens' open rebellion against the nobleman. This rejection contrasts sharply with the servants' responsibilities and foreshadows the judgment that will be meted out upon the nobleman's return. It emphasizes the theme of rejection and sets up the nobleman's contrasting approach to his faithful servants and his hostile citizens.
v.13And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye herewith till I come.
v.14This passage
v.15And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 15:18
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.
- John 15:23
He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
- Acts 4:27
for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together,
- Isaiah 49:7
Thus saith Jehovah, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise; princes, and they shall worship; because of Jehovah that is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.
- John 1:11
He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not.
- Acts 3:14
But ye denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted unto you,
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