Luke 19:25

25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he has ten minas.)

Luke 19:25 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 19:25

And they said unto him
The bystanders;

Lord, he hath ten pounds;
which they say either through envy, at his superior gifts, and usefulness; for it is generally the lot of the most eminent and useful servants of Christ to be envied by others; or in surprise, as wondering at the conduct of Christ in giving more to such, who had so much already. The Ethiopic version reads the words by way of interrogation, "hath he not ten pounds?" is not that enough? why should he have more? This verse is left out in Beza's most ancient copy. However, it is rightly put into a parenthesis in our version; for the following verse is strictly connected with ( Luke 19:24 ) and contains a reason of what is there ordered.

Luke 19:25 In-Context

23 why then didst thou not give my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with interest?

24 And he said unto those that stood by, Take from him the mina and give it to him that has the ten minas.

25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he has ten minas.)

26 For I say unto you, That unto every one who has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away from him.

27 Moreover, those enemies of mine, who were unwilling that I should reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.