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

LUKE 19:25KJV
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Luke 19:25 (KJV)

What does Luke 19:25 mean?

Luke 19:25 records a response from bystanders in Jesus’ parable, pointing out that the servant already has ten pounds (a unit of money) when another pound is given to him. The verse highlights their surprise or objection to giving more to someone who already has much.

In the story, Jesus is telling a parable about a nobleman who entrusts his servants with money before leaving on a journey. When he returns, he rewards the servants based on how they used what he gave them. Here, the people witnessing the nobleman’s decision react to his choice to give even more to the most successful servant, showing a very human reaction to perceived fairness and abundance.

Why Luke 19:25 matters

  • Luke 19:25 draws attention to the theme of reward and responsibility in Jesus’ parable, showing that those who are faithful with what they have may receive even more.
  • The verse helps clarify the reaction of the crowd within the story, emphasizing that Jesus is addressing common ideas about fairness and merit.
  • This moment connects to the larger message of the parable, which is about stewardship, trustworthiness, and how God’s kingdom operates differently from human expectations.

Where else these words appear

“pounds” Greek G3414 · used in 6 verses

  • Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
  • Luke 19:16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
  • Luke 19:20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

“ten” Greek G1176 · used in 24 verses

  • Matthew 20:24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
  • Luke 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
  • Acts 25:6 And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.