Luke 19:18 asv — And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

American Standard Version

"And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds. "

— Luke 19:18, American Standard Version

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Luke 19 — Context

15

And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.

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And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

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And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

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And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

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And he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.

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And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I kept laid up in a napkin:

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for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.

Luke 19:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:18 say?
Luke 19:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds. ”
Where is Luke 19:18 in the Bible?
Luke 19:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 18.
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 19:18.
What translation should I read Luke 19:18 in?
Luke 19:18 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 19:18?
Luke 19:18 reads (ASV): “And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds. ” 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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