Luke 19:17

Luke 19:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
• New International Version (NIV)“ ‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'
• New King James Version (NKJV)And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’

Context of Luke 19:17

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.’ 16“The first servant said, ‘Sir, the coin you gave me has earned ten times as much.’ “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.’ 18“The second servant said, ‘The coin you gave me, sir, has made five times as much.’ 19“The king said to this servant, ‘You take charge of five cities.’

Luke 19:17 word by word

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· εὖγε ἀγαθὲ δοῦλε, ὅτι ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ πιστὸς ἐγένου, ἴσθι ἐξουσίαν ἔχων ἐπάνω δέκα πόλεων.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Wellεὖeu · well/well done!G2095
• thou goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• servantδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• thou hast beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• a very littleἐλάχιστοςelachistos · leastG1646
• have thouεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ·ἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• authorityἐξουσίαexousia · authorityG1849
• overἐπάνωepanō · aboveG1883
• tenδέκαdeka · tenG1176
• citiesπόλιςpolis · cityG4172

Cross-references for Luke 19:17

• Genesis 39:4Potiphar liked Joseph so much that he made him his trusted servant. He put him in charge of his household and everything he owned.
• 1 Samuel 2:30“Therefore, the Lord God of Israel declares: I certainly thought that your family and your father’s family would always live in my presence. “But now the Lord declares: I promise that I will honor those who honor me, and those who despise me will be considered insignificant.
• Matthew 25:21“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’
• Romans 2:29Rather, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is something that happens in a person’s heart. Circumcision is spiritual, not just a written rule. That person’s praise will come from God, not from people.
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.
• 2 Timothy 2:10For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Jesus with glory that lasts forever.
• 1 Peter 1:7The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.
• 1 Peter 5:4Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
• Luke 16:10Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. Whoever is dishonest with very little is dishonest with a lot.
• Luke 22:30You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will also sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.”
• Revelation 2:26I have received authority from my Father. I will give authority over the nations to everyone who wins the victory and continues to do what I want until the end.

Commentaries on Luke 19:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Over ten cities - This is to be understood as referring to the new kingdom which the nobleman had just received. His former trustiest and most faithful servants he now represents as being made governors, under him, over a number of cities, according to the capacity he found in each; which capacity was known by the improvement of the minas.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16-19Verses 16-19 See the notes at Matthew 25:20-21. Ten cities - We are not to suppose that this will be “literally” fulfilled in heaven. Christ teaches here that our reward in heaven will be “in proportion” to our faithfulness in improving our talents on earth.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. 17you shall have authority over ten cities: Because of the servant’s faithfulness, the king gave him a major position in his kingdom. Similarly, those who are faithful to Jesus in this life will receive greater responsibility here and great rewards in heaven.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

Topics related to Luke 19:17

• Civil Service
• Faithfulness
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Judgment
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Opportunity
• Pound
• Probation
• Responsibility
• Servant
• Steward
• Trustee
• Unfaithfulness
• Works

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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