Luke 19:21 cpdv — For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow.’ "

— Luke 19:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 19 — Context

18

And the second came, saying: ‘Lord, your one pound has earned five pounds.’

19

And he said to him, ‘And so, you shall be over five cities.’

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And another approached, saying: ‘Lord, behold your one pound, which I kept stored in a cloth.

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For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow.’

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He said to him: ‘By your own mouth, do I judge you, O wicked servant. You knew that I am an austere man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow.

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And so, why did you not give my money to the bank, so that, upon my return, I might have withdrawn it with interest?’

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And he said to the bystanders, ‘Take the pound away from him, and give it to him who has ten pounds.’

Luke 19:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:21 say?
Luke 19:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow.’ ”
Where is Luke 19:21 in the Bible?
Luke 19:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 21.
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 19:21.
What translation should I read Luke 19:21 in?
Luke 19:21 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 19:21?
Luke 19:21 reads (CPDV): “For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow.’ ” 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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