Luke 19:18

18 Then the second came, saying, "Lord, your pound has made five pounds.'

Luke 19:18 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 19:18

And the second came
He who was next, though less useful, yet equally diligent and active:

saying, Lord;
acknowledging also the power and authority of Christ over him:

thy pound hath gained five pounds;
is increased fivefold, or is turned to a fivefold account, to the interest of Christ, and good of immortal souls: the usefulness of the ministers of the Gospel is not alike; as they have gifts different one from another, so their improvements are different, and their labours, though faithful, do not turn to the same account,

Luke 19:18 In-Context

16 The first came forward and said, "Lord, your pound has made ten more pounds.'

17 He said to him, "Well done, good slave! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.'

18 Then the second came, saying, "Lord, your pound has made five pounds.'

19 He said to him, "And you, rule over five cities.'

20 Then the other came, saying, "Lord, here is your pound. I wrapped it up in a piece of cloth,