Luke 19:18 nasb — "The second came, saying, 'Your mina, master, has made five minas.'

NASB

""The second came, saying, 'Your mina, master, has made five minas.'"

— Luke 19:18, NASB

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Luke 19 — Context

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"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.'

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"And he said to him, 'Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.'

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"The second came, saying, 'Your mina, master, has made five minas.'

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"And he said to him also, 'And you are to be over five cities.'

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"Another came, saying, 'Master, here is your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief;

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for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down and reap what you did not sow.'

Luke 19:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:18 say?
Luke 19:18 in the NASB reads: “"The second came, saying, 'Your mina, master, has made five minas.'”
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 (NASB): “"The second came, saying, 'Your mina, master, has made five minas.'” 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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