Luke 19:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The first servant came and said, “Sir, with the money you gave me I have earned ten times as much.”

Cross References

Luke 19:13

But before leaving, he called in ten servants and gave each of them some money. He told them, “Use this to earn more money until I get back.”

Luke 19:15

After the prince had been made king, he returned and called in his servants. He asked them how much they had earned with the money they had been given.

Luke 19:17

“That's fine, my good servant!” the king said. “Since you have shown that you can be trusted with a small amount, you will be given ten cities to rule.”

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God was kind! He made me what I am, and his wonderful kindness wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's kindness at work and not me.