Luke 19:26 nasb — "I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have s…

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""I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away."

— Luke 19:26, NASB

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Luke 19 — Context

23

'Then why did you not put my money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest?'

24

"Then he said to the bystanders, 'Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.'

25

"And they said to him, 'Master, he has ten minas already.'

26

"I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

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"But these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them in my presence."

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After He had said these things, He was going on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29

When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

Luke 19:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:26 say?
Luke 19:26 in the NASB reads: “"I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.”
Where is Luke 19:26 in the Bible?
Luke 19:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 26.
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 19:26.
What translation should I read Luke 19:26 in?
Luke 19:26 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 19:26?
Luke 19:26 reads (NASB): “"I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.” 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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