Luke 19:25

25 " 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten times as much!'

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 Then why didn't you put my money in the bank? When I came back, I could have collected it with interest.'

24 "Then he said to those standing by, 'Take his money away from him. Give it to the one who has ten times as much.'

25 " 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten times as much!'

26 "He replied, 'I tell you that everyone who has will be given more. But here is what will happen to anyone who has nothing. Even what he has will be taken away from him.

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!' "