Luke 19:23
“Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?”

What does Luke 19:23 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 19:23, as it appears in the King James Version (KJV), states, "Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?" To truly understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalInvesting for the Kingdom: Lessons from the Parable of the Pounds
In Luke 19:23, we find a challenging question posed by the nobleman in the parable of the pounds—"Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?" This inquiry resonates deeply with the responsibilities we bear…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Faithful Stewardship
Dear Father in Heaven, As I come before You in prayer today, I come with a heart that longs to understand the profound lessons found in Your Word. Lord, I reflect on the parable recorded in the Gospel of Luke 19:23, where You ask, "Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into…
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