Luke 19:17
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
In other versions
And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
ASV
And he said to him, You have done well, O good servant: because you have done well in a small thing you will have authority over ten towns.
BBE
And he said to him, Well [done], thou good bondman; because thou hast been faithful in that which is least, be thou in authority over ten cities.
DBY
"He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'
WEB
and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities.
YLT
And he said unto him, Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.
ENG
And he said to him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
WBT
His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
BSB
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.