Luke 19:16

First Nations Version

“The first to come to him said, ‘Honored chief, look, I now have ten blankets to return to you.’

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of the gift of his great kindness, I am what he has called me to be. His gift was not wasted on me. I worked harder than any of the message bearers. But it was not me. It was the gift of his great kindness at work in me.

Luke 19:13

“Before he left, he called together ten trusted tribal members who worked for him. He gave each one a woven blanket of great value. ‘Go,’ he told them, ‘and trade well until I return.’ “He then left on his journey to meet with the council.

Luke 19:15

“Much later, after being appointed as chief, he returned to his own tribal nation. He called together the trusted tribal members to whom he had given the woven blankets, to see how well they had traded.

Luke 19:17

“‘You have done well!’ the chief replied, ‘Since you did well with this small thing, you will now represent me in ten villages.’