Luke 19:25
What does Luke 19:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:25 means
The bystanders expressed surprise, stating that the diligent servant already had ten pounds. Their comment reveals a human tendency to question divine justice when it appears to favor those already prosperous, failing to grasp the deeper principle that rewards are based on faithfulness and stewardship, not on a presumed need or equity based on initial possession alone.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.
KJV
King James Version · 1611(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they say to him, Lord, he has ten pounds.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862(and they said to him, Sir, he hath ten pounds) --
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they said to him: Lord, he hath ten pounds.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas.
Context
This verse presents the bystanders' reaction to the nobleman's command to reallocate the pound. Their observation, "Lord, he hath ten pounds," highlights a common human misunderstanding of divine principles of reward. This interjection directly precedes Jesus's explanation of the underlying principle, clarifying the justice behind the nobleman's decision.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- Isaiah 55:8
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.
- 2 Samuel 7:19
And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah!
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