Luke 19:25

25 But they said to him, "Sir, he already has ten coins!'

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 Well, then, why didn't you put my money in the bank? Then I would have received it back with interest when I returned.'

24 Then he said to those who were standing there, "Take the gold coin away from him and give it to the servant who has ten coins.'

25 But they said to him, "Sir, he already has ten coins!'

26 "I tell you,' he replied, "that to those who have something, even more will be given; but those who have nothing, even the little that they have will be taken away from them.

27 Now, as for those enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and kill them in my presence!' "