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Luke 19:16

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
Luke 19:16 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

    ASV

  • And the first came before him, saying, Lord, your pound has made ten pounds.

    BBE

  • And the first came up, saying, [My] Lord, thy mina has produced ten minas.

    DBY

  • The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.'

    WEB

  • `And the first came near, saying, Sir, thy pound did gain ten pounds;

    YLT

  • Then came the first, saying, Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.

    ENG

  • Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

    WBT

  • The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’

    BSB

In context

14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

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.

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