Luke 19:14

New International Reader's Version

“But those he ruled over hated him. They sent some messengers after him. They were sent to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:7

Even if you touch them, you must use an iron tool or a spear. Thorns are burned up right where they are.”

Isaiah 49:7

The Lord sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel. He speaks to his servant, who is looked down on and hated by the nations. He speaks to the servant of rulers. He says to him, “Kings will see you and stand up to honor you. Princes will see you and bow down to show you their respect. I am the Lord. I am faithful. I am the Holy One of Israel. I have chosen you.”

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I got rid of three worthless shepherds. The sheep hated me, and I got tired of them.

Luke 14:32

And suppose he decides he can’t win. Then he will send some men to ask how peace can be made. He will do this while the other king is still far away.

Luke 19:13

So he sent for ten of his slaves. He gave them each about three months’ pay. ‘Put this money to work until I come back,’ he said.

Luke 19:15

“But he was made king and returned home. Then he sent for the slaves he had given the money to. He wanted to find out what they had earned with it.

Luke 19:27

And what about my enemies who did not want me to be king over them? Bring them here! Kill them in front of me!’ ”

John 1:11

He came to what was his own. But his own people did not accept him.

John 15:18

“My disciples, does the world hate you? Remember that it hated me first.

1 Samuel 8:7

The Lord told him, “Listen to everything the people are saying to you. You are not the one they have turned their backs on. I am the one they do not want as their king.