Luke 19:11 cpdv — As they were listening to these things, continuing on, he spoke a parable, because he was nearing Jerusalem, and becaus…

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"As they were listening to these things, continuing on, he spoke a parable, because he was nearing Jerusalem, and because they guessed that the kingdom of God might be manifested without delay. "

— Luke 19:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 19 — Context

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But Zacchaeus, standing still, said to the Lord: “Behold, Lord, one half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone in any matter, I will repay him fourfold.”

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Jesus said to him: “Today, salvation has come to this house; because of this, he too is a son of Abraham.

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For the Son of man has come to seek and to save what had been lost.”

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As they were listening to these things, continuing on, he spoke a parable, because he was nearing Jerusalem, and because they guessed that the kingdom of God might be manifested without delay.

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Therefore, he said: “A certain man of nobility traveled to a far away region, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

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And calling his ten servants, he gave them ten pounds, and he said to them: ‘Do business until I return.’

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But his citizens hated him. And so they sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this one to reign over us.’

Luke 19:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:11 say?
Luke 19:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “As they were listening to these things, continuing on, he spoke a parable, because he was nearing Jerusalem, and because they guessed that the kingdom of God might be manifested without delay. ”
Where is Luke 19:11 in the Bible?
Luke 19:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 11.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 19:11.
What translation should I read Luke 19:11 in?
Luke 19:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 19:11?
Luke 19:11 reads (CPDV): “As they were listening to these things, continuing on, he spoke a parable, because he was nearing Jerusalem, and because they guessed that the kingdom of God might be manifested without delay. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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