Luke 19:11-13
King James Version
11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
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Luke 19:11-13
New International Version
The Parable of the Ten Minas(A)
11 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God(B) was going to appear at once.(C) 12 He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants(D) and gave them ten minas.[a] ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’
Footnotes
- Luke 19:13 A mina was about three months’ wages.
Luke 19:11-13
New King James Version
The Parable of the Minas(A)
11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because (B)they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. 12 (C)Therefore He said: “A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten [a]minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.’
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- Luke 19:13 Gr. mna, same as Heb. minah, each worth about three months’ salary
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