Luke 19:17

“And he said unto him, well, thou good servant, etc.] Signifying he had well done, and had approved himself to be an honest, diligent, and laborious servant; who, having the grace of God, which made him a good man, and gifts and abilities, which made him a good minister of Christ, he made a good use them, freely communicated the good things of the Gospel, and being employed in a good work, he performed it well: because thou hast been faithful in a very little; had preached the pure Gospel of Christ, and the whole of it, and sought not to please men, but the Lord only; not his own glory, but Christ's; abode by him and his interest, notwithstanding all reproaches and persecutions, and so acted…”

“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'”

“19:17 you will be governor of ten cities as your reward: Because of the servant’s faithfulness, the king gave him a major position in his kingdom. Similarly, those who are faithful to Jesus in this life will receive greater responsibility here and great rewards in heaven.”

“Well: Gen 39:4; Sa1 2:30; Mat 25:21; Rom 2:29; Co1 4:5; Ti2 2:10; Pe1 1:7, Pe1 5:4 been: Luk 16:10, Luk 22:30; Mat 25:21; Rev 2:26-29 Luke 19:18”