God’s Word Translation
Luke 19:15
15“After he was appointed king, he came back. Then he said, ‘Call those servants to whom I gave money. I want to know how much each one has made by investing.’
Luke 19:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)“He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
Context of Luke 19:15
13⌞Before he left,⌟ he called ten of his servants and gave them ten coins. He said to his servants, ‘Invest this money until I come back.’ 14“The citizens of his own country hated him. They sent representatives to follow him and say ⌞to the person who was going to appoint him⌟, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’ “After he was appointed king, he came back. Then he said, ‘Call those servants to whom I gave money. I want to know how much each one has made by investing.’ 16“The first servant said, ‘Sir, the coin you gave me has earned ten times as much.’ 17“The king said to him, ‘Good job! You’re a good servant. You proved that you could be trusted with a little money. Take charge of ten cities.’
Read all of Luke 19Luke 19:15 word by word
καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ ἐπανελθεῖν αὐτὸν λαβόντα τὴν βασιλείαν καὶ εἶπεν φωνηθῆναι αὐτῷ τοὺς δούλους τούτους οἷς δεδώκει τὸ ἀργύριον, ἵνα γνοῖ τί διεπραγματεύσαντο.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- it came to passγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- that whenἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- he wasαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- returnedἐπανέρχομαιepanerchomai · to returnG1880
- having receivedλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
- the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
- he commandedλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- servantsδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
- to be calledφωνέωphōneō · to callG5455
- to whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- he had givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
- the moneyἀργύριονargurion · moneyG694
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- he might knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
- how muchτίςtis · which?G5101
- had gained by tradingδιαπραγματεύομαιdiapragmateuomai · to gain in tradeG1281
Cross-references for Luke 19:15
- Psalms 2:4The one enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of them.
- Luke 19:23Then why didn’t you put my money in the bank? When I came back, I could have collected it with interest.’
- Luke 12:48But the servant who didn’t know ⌞what his master wanted⌟ and did things for which he deserved punishment will receive a light beating. A lot will be expected from everyone who has been given a lot. More will be demanded from everyone who has been entrusted with a lot.
- Luke 16:2So the rich man called for his manager and said to him, ‘What’s this I hear about you? Let me examine your books. It’s obvious that you can’t manage my property any longer.’
- Matthew 18:23“That is why the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
- Matthew 25:19“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
- Romans 14:10Why do you criticize or despise other Christians? Everyone will stand in front of God to be judged.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1People should think of us as servants of Christ and managers who are entrusted with God’s mysteries.
Commentaries on Luke 19:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15When he was returned - When he came to punish the disobedient Jews; and when he shall come to judge the world. See the parable of the talents, Matthew 25:14; (note), etc.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15See the notes at Matthew 25:19.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-27Verses 11-27 This parable is like that of the talents, Mt 25. Those that are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts needful for their business; and from those to whom he gives power, he expects service. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1Co 12:7. And as every one has received the gift, so let him minister the same, 1Pe 4:10. The account required, resembles that in the parable of the talents; and the punishment of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-27This parable has two main purposes: To teach stewardship. This means managing gifts and resources well while the man of noble birth (Jesus) is away (compare Matthew 25:14–30). To correct the belief that the kingdom of God would start immediately when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Most Jews in the time of Jesus expected that when the Messiah (the Christ) came, God’s kingdom would be established physically on earth, with Jerusalem at its center (see Isaiah…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-2615-26. (See on Mt 25:19-29.) ten ... five cities--different degrees of future gracious reward, proportioned to the measure of present fidelity.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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