Luke 19:26
What does Luke 19:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:26 means
Jesus then explained the principle: "unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him." This profound statement means that those who faithfully use and multiply what they are given will receive more, while those who neglect or fail to use their gifts will lose even what they possessed, both materially and spiritually.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I say to you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for I say to you, that to every one having shall be given, and from him not having, also what he hath shall be taken from him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But I say to you that to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: and from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken from him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For I say unto you, that to every one that has shall be given; but from him that has not, that even which he has shall be taken from him.
Context
Responding to the bystanders' query, Jesus articulates a fundamental principle that underpins the nobleman's actions. This verse clarifies the spiritual law governing stewardship, explaining why the diligent are given more and the unfaithful lose what they have. This teaching provides a crucial interpretive key for the entire parable and its application.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 7:15
but my lovingkindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Matthew 21:43
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
- Ezekiel 44:12
Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and became a stumblingblock of iniquity unto the house of Israel; therefore have I lifted up my hand against them, saith the Lord Jehovah, and they shall bear their iniquity.
- Luke 16:3
And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.
- Acts 1:20
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.
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