16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, [a]thy piece hath increased ten pieces.

17 And he said unto him, Well, good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little thing, take thou authority over ten cities.

18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy piece hath increased five pieces.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 19:16 This was a piece of money, which the Grecians used, and was in value about an hundred pence, which is about ten crowns.

16 “The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’

17 “‘Well done, my good servant!’(A) his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’(B)

18 “The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’

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