Devine Scripture

Luke 19:15

Luke chapter 19 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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.

Context

v.14But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.

v.15This passage

v.16And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:1

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

  • Luke 12:48

    but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

  • Matthew 18:23

    Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

  • Psalms 2:4

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

  • Romans 14:10

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

  • Luke 16:2

    And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.