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Luke 19:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 19:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.
Luke 19:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye [herewith] till I come.
14But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
15And 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.
16And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.
17And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
18And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.
19And he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then came the first, etc.] Who were set in the first place in the church, the apostles of Christ, and who had the greatest gifts, and laboured more abundantly, and were eminently useful; such an one was the Apostle Paul: saying, Lord; acknowledging the sovereignty and dominion of Christ over them, owning they were accountable to him, and that he had a right to inquire, what use they had made of their gifts, and what advantages these had produced; thy pound hath gained ten pounds; it had been increased tenfold; or it has turned to a tenfold account, in the conversion of sinners, in the edification of the saints, and in the advancement of the kingdom, and interest of Christ. This servant owns,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 25:20-21. Ten cities - We are not to suppose that this will be “literally” fulfilled in heaven. Christ teaches here that our reward in heaven will be “in proportion” to our faithfulness in improving our talents on earth. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lord: Ch1 29:14-16; Co1 15:10; Col 1:28, Col 1:29; Ti2 4:7, Ti2 4:8; Jam 2:18-26 Luke 19:17”
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