Luke 19:22

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

“You worthless servant!” the king told him. “You have condemned yourself by what you have just said. You knew I am a hard man, taking what isn't mine and harvesting what I've not planted.

Cross References

Matthew 22:12

The king asked, “Friend, why didn't you wear proper clothes for the wedding?” But the guest had no excuse.

Matthew 12:37

On that day they will be told they are either innocent or guilty because of the things they have said.

Romans 3:19

We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.

Luke 19:21

You are a hard man, and I was afraid of you. You take what isn't yours, and you harvest crops you didn't plant.”

Luke 19:23

Why didn't you put my money in the bank? On my return, I could have had the money together with interest.”