Luke 19:26

Luke 19:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For 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.
• New International Version (NIV)“He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.
• English Standard Version (ESV)'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
• New King James Version (NKJV)‘For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Context of Luke 19:26

24And he said to his attendants, ‘Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has ten.’ 25But they said to him, ‘Sir, he has ten minas already!’ ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 27But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!’” 28After Jesus had said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

Luke 19:26 word by word

λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι παντὶ τῷ ἔχοντι δοθήσεται, ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ μὴ ἔχοντος καὶ ὃ ἔχει ἀρθήσεταιRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• I sayλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• Thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• unto every oneπᾶςpas · allG3956
• whichὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• hathἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• shall be givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• andδέde · thenG1161
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• notμήmē · notG3361
• evenκαίkai · andG2532
• thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• shall be taken awayαἴρωairō · to take upG142
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Luke 19:26

• Luke 8:18So listen carefully, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him.”
• Matthew 13:12For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.
• Matthew 25:28Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten.
• Mark 4:25For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.”
• John 5:1After this there was a Jewish feast, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
• Luke 16:3Then the manager said to himself, ‘What should I do, since my master is taking my position away from me? I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m too ashamed to beg.
• 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
• 1 Samuel 15:28Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to one of your colleagues who is better than you!
• 2 Samuel 7:15But my loyal love will not be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.
• Psalms 109:8May his days be few! May another take his job!
• Ezekiel 44:12Because they used to minister to them before their idols, and became a sinful obstacle to the house of Israel, consequently I have made a vow concerning them, declares the sovereign Lord, that they will be responsible for their sin.
• Matthew 21:43For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
• Acts 1:20“For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his house become deserted, and let there be no one to live in it,’ and ‘Let another take his position of responsibility.’
• 2 John 1:8Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
• Revelation 2:3I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary.
• Revelation 3:11I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.

Commentaries on Luke 19:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26And from him that hath not - See this particularly explained Matthew 13:12; (note). Perhaps it would be well, with Bishop Pearce, to supply the word gained - give it to him who hath gained ten minas; for I say unto you, That unto every one who hath gained shall be given; and, from him who hath not gained, even that which he hath received, shall be taken away.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26For I say … - These are the words of the “nobleman” declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of his kingdom. But those mine enemies - By the punishment of those who would not that he should reign over them is denoted the ruin that was to come upon the Jewish nation for rejecting the Messiah, and also upon all sinners for not receiving him as their king. See the notes at the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.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. 26will be given more: Those who are trustworthy with a small amount will receive more (compare 8:18).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