Luke 19:25
New International Version
“’Sir,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’

New Living Translation
“‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’

English Standard Version
And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’

Berean Standard Bible
‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’

Berean Literal Bible
And they said to him, 'Master, he has ten minas!'

King James Bible
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

New King James Version
(But they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas.’)

New American Standard Bible
And they said to him, ‘Master, he already has ten minas.’

NASB 1995
“And they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas already.’

NASB 1977
“And they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas already.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas already.’

Amplified Bible
And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas already!

Christian Standard Bible
“But they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“But they said to him, Master, he has 10 minas.’

American Standard Version
And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.

Contemporary English Version
But they said, "Sir, he already has ten times as much!"

English Revised Version
And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"They replied, 'Sir, he already has ten coins.'

Good News Translation
But they said to him, 'Sir, he already has ten coins!'

International Standard Version
They answered him, 'Sir, he already has ten coins!'

Majority Standard Bible
‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’

NET Bible
But they said to him, 'Sir, he has ten minas already!'

New Heart English Bible
"They said to him, 'Lord, he has ten minas.'

Webster's Bible Translation
(And they said to him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

Weymouth New Testament


World English Bible
“They said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
(and they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas)—

Berean Literal Bible
And they said to him, 'Master, he has ten minas!'

Young's Literal Translation
(and they said to him, Sir, he hath ten pounds) --

Smith's Literal Translation
(And they said to him, Lord, he has ten coins.)
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they said to him: Lord, he hath ten pounds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten pounds.’

New American Bible
But they said to him, ‘Sir, he has ten gold coins.’

New Revised Standard Version
(And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten pounds!’)
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They said to him, Our lord, he has already with him ten pounds.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were saying to him, “Our Lord, he has ten minas.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they said to him: Lord, he has ten pounds.

Godbey New Testament
And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds.

Haweis New Testament
(And they say unto him, Sir, he hath ten manehs.)

Mace New Testament
but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds:

Weymouth New Testament


Worrell New Testament
And they said, 'Lord, he has ten pounds.'

Worsley New Testament
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds already:)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Ten Minas
24Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’ 25‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ 26He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.…

Cross References
Matthew 25:28-29
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. / For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Mark 4:25
For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”

Matthew 13:12
Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

John 15:2
He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Luke 8:18
Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

Matthew 13:11
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

Romans 11:21-22
For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

John 12:35-36
Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Isaiah 5:5-7
Now I will tell you what I am about to do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be consumed; I will tear down its wall, and it will be trampled. / I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” / For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

Ezekiel 34:16
I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’

Daniel 4:31
While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.

Hosea 2:9
Therefore I will take back My grain in its time and My new wine in its season; I will take away My wool and linen, which were given to cover her nakedness.

Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.


Treasury of Scripture

(And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds.)

Lord.

Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

2 Samuel 7:19
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?

Isaiah 55:8,9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD…

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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.














‘Master, he already has ten!’
Master
The term "Master" in this context is translated from the Greek word "κύριε" (kurie), which is a respectful title often used to address someone with authority or ownership. In the parable of the ten minas, this word underscores the authority of the nobleman, representing Jesus, who has the ultimate authority over His servants. This reflects the Christian belief in the sovereignty of Christ, who is the Lord over all creation and to whom all believers owe their allegiance and service.

he already has ten
This phrase highlights the response of the bystanders to the nobleman's decision to give the one mina to the servant who already has ten. The Greek text emphasizes the abundance already possessed by the servant, which can be seen as a reflection of the biblical principle that those who are faithful with little will be entrusted with much (Luke 16:10). This principle is not only a call to stewardship but also a reminder of the rewards of faithfulness in the Kingdom of God. Theologically, it speaks to the grace and generosity of God, who blesses those who diligently serve Him. Historically, this reflects the economic practices of the time, where wealth and resources were often concentrated among those who proved themselves capable and trustworthy. In a spiritual sense, it encourages believers to use their God-given gifts and talents wisely, knowing that faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities and blessings in God's economy.

(25) And they said unto him, Lord . . .--The touch of wonder, perhaps of indignation, is peculiar to St. Luke. It can scarcely be thought of as simply an element of dramatic vividness. It foreshadows the feelings with which men have in all ages looked on those greater than themselves. They grudge the influence and opportunities for good which are transferred from those who have not used them to those that will. May we not think of some such feeling as working among those members of the Church of the Circumcision, who did not hold out to Paul and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:9)? When Galatia received the gospel from one who had already planted churches far and wide, St. Luke may well have seen in it an illustration of the pound taken from the slothful servant and given to him that had ten.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
‘Master,’
Κύριε (Kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

they said,
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

‘he [already] has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ten!’
δέκα (deka)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1176: Ten. A primary number; ten.


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