Luke 19:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.”
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“When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And it came to pass, on his coming back, having taken the kingdom, that he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he gave the money, that he might know what any one had done in business.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 19:15 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 2:4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
- Matthew 18:23Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
- Matthew 25:19After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them.
- Luke 12:48But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
- Luke 16:2So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’
- Romans 14:10Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
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