Luke 19:13 “Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Co…”

Luke 19:13

Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

World English Bible

He called ten servants of his and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, ‘Conduct business until I come.’

American Standard Version

And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye herewith till I come.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he called his ten seruants, and deliuered them ten pieces of money, and sayd vnto them, Occupie till I come.

Darby Translation

And having called his own ten bondmen, he gave to them ten minas, and said to them, Trade while I am coming.

Young's Literal Translation

and having called ten servants of his own, he gave to them ten pounds, and said unto them, Do business — till I come;

Bible in Basic English

And he sent for ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds and said to them, Do business with this till I come.

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Cross references

“his”

John 12:26 2 Peter 1:1 Galatians 1:10 James 1:1 Matthew 25:14

John 12:26 · BSB

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

2 Peter 1:1 · BSB

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

Galatians 1:10 · BSB

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

James 1:1 · BSB

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

Matthew 25:14 · BSB

For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.

“delivered”

1 Corinthians 12:7–11 1 Peter 4:9–11 Romans 12:6–8 Matthew 25:15 1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 12:29

1 Corinthians 12:7–11 · BSB

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

1 Peter 4:9–11 · BSB

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Romans 12:6–8 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Matthew 25:15 · BSB

To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.

1 Corinthians 12:28 · BSB

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:29 · BSB

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return.

14But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’

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