Luke 19:26

“For I say unto you, etc.] And it may be depended on as truth, and what will be found matter of fact: that unto every one that hath, shall be given; greater and larger gifts, fitting him for greater usefulness: he that has gifts, and makes use of them, increases in them; they enlarge with their use, and become brighter, and he more useful. The Vulgate Latin version adds, “and he shall abound, or shall have abundance”, as in (<402529>Matthew 25:29) and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him: that is, that which he seemed to have, or thought he had, as in (<420818>Luke 8:18) for from him that has really nothing, nothing can be taken away: though the sense may be,…”

“For I say ... - These are the words of the “nobleman” declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of his kingdom. But those mine enemies - By the punishment of those who would not that he should reign over them is denoted the ruin that was to come upon the Jewish nation for rejecting the Messiah, and also upon all sinners for not receiving him as their king. See the notes at the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:0. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Mat 25:29; Luk 8:18. Luke 19:27”

“19:26 even more will be given: Those who are faithful with a little will be entrusted with more (cp. 8:18).”

“That unto: Luk 8:18; Mat 13:12, Mat 25:28, Mat 25:29; Mar 4:25; Joh 5:1-3 and from: That is, the poor man, who possesses but little. Luk 16:3; Sa1 2:30, Sa1 15:28; Sa2 7:15; Psa 109:8; Eze 44:12-16; Mat 21:43; Act 1:20; Jo2 1:8; Rev 2:3, Rev 3:11 Luke 19:27”