Luke 19:19
New International Version
“His master answered, ‘You take charge of five cities.’

New Living Translation
“‘Well done!’ the king said. ‘You will be governor over five cities.’

English Standard Version
And he said to him, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’

Berean Standard Bible
And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’

Berean Literal Bible
And he said to this one also, 'And you are to be over five cities.'

King James Bible
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

New King James Version
Likewise he said to him, ‘You also be over five cities.’

New American Standard Bible
And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’

NASB 1995
“And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’

NASB 1977
“And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’

Amplified Bible
And he said to him also, ‘And you shall take charge over five cities.’

Christian Standard Bible
“So he said to him, ‘You will be over five towns.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“So he said to him, You will be over five towns.’

American Standard Version
And he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.

Contemporary English Version
The king said, "You will be given five cities."

English Revised Version
And he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The king said to this servant, 'You take charge of five cities.'

Good News Translation
To this one he said, 'You will be in charge of five cities.'

International Standard Version
The king told him, 'You take charge of five cities.'

Majority Standard Bible
And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’

NET Bible
So the king said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.'

New Heart English Bible
"So he said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

Weymouth New Testament
"So he said to this one also, "'And you, be the governor of five towns.'

World English Bible
“So he said to him, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he also said to this one, And you, become [ruler] over five cities.

Berean Literal Bible
And he said to this one also, 'And you are to be over five cities.'

Young's Literal Translation
and he said also to this one, And thou, become thou over five cities.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to him, And be thou over five cities.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to him: Be thou also over five cities.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to him, ‘And so, you shall be over five cities.’

New American Bible
And to this servant too he said, ‘You, take charge of five cities.’

New Revised Standard Version
He said to him, ‘And you, rule over five cities.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to this one also, You also will have charge over five talents.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He said also to this one, “You also shall be ruler over five fortress cities.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to him also: And be you over five cities.

Godbey New Testament
And he also said to him, Be thou over five cities.

Haweis New Testament
Then said he also to this man, Be thou also over five cities.

Mace New Testament
his master replied, you shall be governor of five cities.

Weymouth New Testament
"So he said to this one also, "'And you, be the governor of five towns.'

Worrell New Testament
And he said also to this man, 'Be thou also over five cities.'

Worsley New Testament
and he said to this likewise, Be thou also over five cities.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Ten Minas
18The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’ 19And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’ 20Then another servant came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth.…

Cross References
Matthew 25:21
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

Matthew 25:23
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

Luke 16:10
Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Luke 16:11-12
So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Matthew 24:47
Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

Romans 14:12
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Revelation 2:26
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.

Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Proverbs 27:18
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Genesis 39:4
Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.

Genesis 41:40
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said likewise to him, Be you also over five cities.

Be.

Isaiah 3:10
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

1 Corinthians 3:8
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

1 Corinthians 15:41,42,58
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory…

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Luke 19
1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.
11. The ten minas.
28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;
41. weeps over it;
45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.














“And to this one”
This phrase refers to the servant in the parable of the minas, a account Jesus tells to illustrate the Kingdom of God and the responsibilities of His followers. The phrase indicates a personal address, emphasizing individual accountability and reward. In the Greek, "to this one" (τούτῳ) highlights the personal nature of the interaction between the master and the servant, underscoring the personal relationship God desires with each believer.

“he said”
The master in the parable, representing Jesus, speaks directly to the servant. The Greek word for "said" (εἶπεν) is often used in the New Testament to denote authoritative speech. This highlights the authority of Christ in His Kingdom, where His word is final and decisive. It reminds believers of the importance of listening to and obeying the voice of Jesus in their lives.

“You shall have authority”
The Greek word for "authority" (ἐξουσίαν) implies power, control, and the right to govern. In the context of the parable, it signifies the reward for faithful service. This authority is not self-derived but granted by the master, symbolizing the divine empowerment believers receive to fulfill their God-given responsibilities. It serves as a reminder that faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities in God's Kingdom.

“over five cities”
The specific mention of "five cities" indicates a substantial reward and responsibility. In the historical context of the Roman Empire, cities were centers of power, commerce, and culture. Being given authority over cities signifies a significant level of trust and honor. This reflects the biblical principle that God rewards faithfulness with greater opportunities to serve and lead. It also points to the future reign of believers with Christ, as mentioned in other scriptural passages, where they will share in His rule over the earth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

to this one
τούτῳ (toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

he said,
Εἶπεν (Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

‘You
σὺ (sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

shall [have authority]
γίνου (ginou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

over
ἐπάνω (epanō)
Preposition
Strong's 1883: From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on.

five
πέντε (pente)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'.

cities.’
πόλεων (poleōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.


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