Luke 19:16
“Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.”

What does Luke 19:16 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 19:16 from the King James Version (KJV) tells the story of the Parable of the Ten Minas. This parable is attributed to Jesus and is a part of the broader narrative of the Gospel of Luke. In this parable, a nobleman (representing Jesus) goes away to receive a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalInvesting in What Matters: A Devotional on Luke 19:16
In the parable of the pounds, recounted in Luke 19:16, we are introduced to a servant who approaches his master with a report of his stewardship. The verse states, "Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds." This statement is not merely a reflection of…
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Heavenly Father, Lord of all creation, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the opportunities You bestow upon us. Today, as we reflect on the parable of the pounds recorded in Luke 19:16, where the servant declared, "Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds," we…
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