Luke 19:18

The Message

“The second said, ‘Master, I made a fifty percent profit on your money.’

Cross References

Matthew 13:23

“The seed cast on good earth is the person who hears and takes in the News, and then produces a harvest beyond his wildest dreams.” * * *

Matthew 25:22

“The servant with the two thousand showed how he also had doubled his master’s investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’

Mark 4:20

“But the seed planted in the good earth represents those who hear the Word, embrace it, and produce a harvest beyond their wildest dreams.”

Luke 19:17

“He said, ‘Good servant! Great work! Because you’ve been trustworthy in this small job, I’m making you governor of ten towns.’

Luke 19:19

“He said, ‘I’m putting you in charge of five towns.’