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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

Context of Luke 19:26

24“Then he said to those standing by, ‘Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’ 25“ ‘Sir,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ “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. 27But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’ ” 28After Jesus had said this, he went 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 8:18Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”
• Matthew 13:12Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.
• Matthew 25:28“ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.
• Mark 4:25Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”
• John 5:1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals.
• Luke 16:3“The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m ashamed to beg—
• 1 Samuel 2:30“Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
• 1 Samuel 15:28Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to one of your neighbors—to one better than you.
• 2 Samuel 7:15But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.
• Psalms 109:8May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
• Ezekiel 44:12But because they served them in the presence of their idols and made the people of Israel fall into sin, therefore I have sworn with uplifted hand that they must bear the consequences of their sin, declares the Sovereign Lord.
• Matthew 21:43“Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
• Acts 1:20“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’
• 2 John 1:8Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.
• Revelation 2:3You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.
• Revelation 3:11I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take 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

Topics related to Luke 19:26

• Civil Service
• Faithfulness
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• Judgment
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Opportunity
• Probation
• Responsibility
• Servant
• Steward
• Trustee
• Unfaithfulness
• Wicked (People)
• 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