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Luke 19:17 KJV
Luke · chapter 19 · verse 17 · King James Version
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.Luke 19:17 · King James Version
Luke 19:17 in context
15And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
18And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
19And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- authorityisthibe thouG2468 →
- authorityexousiapower of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases, leave or permission, physical and…G1849 →
- faithfulpistostrusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business…G4103 →
- servantdoulosa slave, bondman, man of servile condition, a slave, metaph., one who gives himself up to…G1401 →
- littleelachistossmallest least, in size, in amount of management of affairs, in importance what is the…G1646 →
- saideiponto speak, sayG2036 →
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