Luke 19:18
“And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.”

What does Luke 19:18 mean?
Luke 19:18 (KJV) states: "And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds." This verse comes from a parable told by Jesus known as the Parable of the Ten Minas. The parable is a story that Jesus used to teach a deeper spiritual truth. In this particular…
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In Luke 19:18, we encounter the parable of the pounds, a profound teaching that delves into the expectations God has for us regarding the gifts and resources He entrusts to our care. The verse states, "And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds" (KJV)…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the words found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19, verse 18, where it says, "And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds." Lord, I thank You for the wisdom contained in Your Scriptures, and…
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