Luke 19:24 web — He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'

World English Bible

"He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'"

— Luke 19:24, World English Bible

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Luke 19 — Context

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for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'

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"He said to him, 'Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, taking up that which I didn't lay down, and reaping that which I didn't sow.

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Then why didn't you deposit my money in the bank, and at my coming, I might have earned interest on it?'

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He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'

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"They said to him, 'Lord, he has ten minas!'

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'For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.

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But bring those enemies of mine who didn't want me to reign over them here, and kill them before me.'"

Luke 19:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:24 say?
Luke 19:24 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'”
Where is Luke 19:24 in the Bible?
Luke 19:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 24.
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 19:24.
What translation should I read Luke 19:24 in?
Luke 19:24 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 19:24?
Luke 19:24 reads (WEB): “He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten 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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