Luke 19:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.”
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“Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye herewith till I come.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and having called ten servants of his own, he gave to them ten pounds, and said unto them, Do business--till I come;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 19:13 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 25:14For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
- John 12:26If 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.
- Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
- 1 Corinthians 12:7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28And 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.
- Galatians 1:10Am 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 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
- 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- 2 Peter 1:1Simon 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:
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