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Luke 19:24

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 19:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto them that stood by, Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto them that stood by, Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds.
Luke 19:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.
22He saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up that which I laid not down, and reaping that which I did not sow;
23then wherefore gavest thou not my money into the bank, and I at my coming should have required it with interest?
24And he said unto them that stood by, Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds.
25And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.
26I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.
27But these mine enemies, that would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
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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
“And he said unto them that stood by, etc.] The angels, it may be; though this may not be strictly taken, as if any persons, angels, or men, will be employed in what follows, only that it will be done, or may be expected: take from him the pound; which shows, that it was not special grace, for that is a good part that shall never be taken away, but gifts which may be taken away from men, or they from them: and give it to him that hath ten pounds; not that, strictly speaking, the gifts of some men are taken from them and bestowed on others; but the design of the expression is to show, that to diligent and laborious ministers, there is an increase of gifts; their knowledge enlarges, and their…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Take: Luk 12:20, Luk 16:2 Luke 19:25”
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