Luke 19:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Why then did you not deposit my money in the bank, and upon my return I could have collected it with interest?’”
A short, plain-language explanation of Luke 19:23 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Why then did you not deposit my money in the bank, and upon my return I could have collected it with interest?’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?”
King James Version · Public Domain“then wherefore gavest thou not my money into the bank, and I at my coming should have required it with interest?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and wherefore didst thou not give my money to the bank, and I, having come, with interest might have received it?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 19:23 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 22:25If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not act as a creditor to him; you are not to charge him interest.
- Deuteronomy 23:19Do not charge your brother interest on money, food, or any other type of loan.
- Romans 2:4Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
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