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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 19:18

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the second came, etc.] He who was next, though less useful, yet equally diligent and active: saying, Lord; acknowledging also the power and authority of Christ over him: thy pound hath gained five pounds; is increased fivefold, or is turned to a fivefold account, to the interest of Christ, and good of immortal souls: the usefulness of the ministers of the Gospel is not alike; as they have gifts different one from another, so their improvements are different, and their labours, though faithful, do not turn to the same account,
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