Luke 19:13 nasb — "And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'

NASB

""And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'"

— Luke 19:13, NASB

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Luke 19 — Context

10

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

11

While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

12

So He said, "A nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return.

13

"And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'

14

"But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'

15

"When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him so that he might know what business they had done.

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"The first appeared, saying, 'Master, your mina has made ten minas more.'

Luke 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 19:13 say?
Luke 19:13 in the NASB reads: “"And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'”
Where is Luke 19:13 in the Bible?
Luke 19:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 13.
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 19:13.
What translation should I read Luke 19:13 in?
Luke 19:13 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 19:13?
Luke 19:13 reads (NASB): “"And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'” 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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