Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’ New Living Translation “‘Well done!’ the king exclaimed. ‘You are a good servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.’ English Standard Version And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Berean Standard Bible His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Berean Literal Bible And He said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you were faithful in very little, you are to be having authority over ten cities.' King James Bible And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. New King James Version And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’ New American Standard Bible And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave; since you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to have authority over ten cities.’ NASB 1995 “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.’ NASB 1977 “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, be in authority over ten cities.’ Legacy Standard Bible And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.’ Amplified Bible And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you proved yourself faithful and trustworthy in a very little thing, you shall [now] have authority over ten cities [in my kingdom].’ Christian Standard Bible “ ‘Well done, good servant! ’ he told him. ‘Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, have authority over ten towns.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “Well done, good slave!’ he told him. Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, have authority over 10 towns.’ American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version "That's fine, my good servant!" the king said. "Since you have shown that you can be trusted with a small amount, you will be given ten cities to rule." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The king said to him, 'Good job! You're a good servant. You proved that you could be trusted with a little money. Take charge of ten cities.' Good News Translation 'Well done,' he said; 'you are a good servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will put you in charge of ten cities.' International Standard Version The king told him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.' Majority Standard Bible His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ NET Bible And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.' New Heart English Bible "And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant. Because you were faithful with very little, you will have authority over ten cities.' Webster's Bible Translation And he said to him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Weymouth New Testament "'Well done, good servant,' he replied; 'because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.' World English Bible “He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he said to him, Well done, good servant, because you became faithful in a very little, be having authority over ten cities. Berean Literal Bible And He said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you were faithful in very little, you are to be having authority over ten cities.' Young's Literal Translation and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities. Smith's Literal Translation And he said to him, Well, good servant: because thou west faithful in the least, be thou having power over ten cities. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to him: ‘Well done, good servant. Since you have been faithful in a small matter, you will hold authority over ten cities.’ New American Bible He replied, ‘Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities.’ New Revised Standard Version He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to him, O good servant, because you are found faithful in a little, you will have charge over ten talents. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He said to him, “Excellent, good servant! Because you are found faithful with a little, you shall be a ruler over ten fortress cities.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to him: Well done, good servant; because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And he said unto him, Well done, good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least matter, hold thou dominion over ten cities. Mace New Testament he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities. Weymouth New Testament "'Well done, good servant,' he replied; 'because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Ten Minas…16The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’ 17 His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ 18The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’… 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!’ Matthew 24:45-47 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / 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. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 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. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; Romans 2:6-7 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Psalm 62:12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. Treasury of Scripture And he said to him, Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities. Well. Genesis 39:4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. 1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. been. Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Luke 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Jump to Previous Authority Bondman Charge Cities Faithful Found Good Little Master Matter Servant Slave Small Ten Towns TrustworthyJump to Next Authority Bondman Charge Cities Faithful Found Good Little Master Matter Servant Slave Small Ten Towns TrustworthyLuke 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. ‘Well done, good servant!’ This phrase is a commendation from the master to the servant, reflecting approval and satisfaction. The Greek word for "well done" is "εὖγε" (euge), which is an expression of praise and encouragement. It signifies the master's recognition of the servant's diligence and faithfulness. In a broader biblical context, this phrase echoes the divine approval that believers seek from God. The term "good" (ἀγαθός, agathos) implies moral integrity and uprightness, qualities that are highly valued in Christian teachings. The servant's goodness is not just in action but in character, aligning with the biblical call to embody Christ-like virtues. ‘replied his master.’ ‘Because you have been trustworthy’ ‘in a very small matter,’ ‘you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Have thou authority over ten cities.--The truth implied in Matthew 25:21 (where see Note), that the reward of faithfulness in this life, and probably in the life to come, will be found in yet wider opportunities for work in God's service, is stated here with greater distinctness. "Authority over ten cities" must have something corresponding to it, some energy and work of guidance, in the realities of the unseen world, and cannot simply be understood as fulfilled in the beatific vision or the life of ceaseless praise and adoration. Verse 17. - Well, thou good servant. It is noticeable that, in the bestowal of the "five cities" upon the servant who had with his one pound gained five, no expression of praise like this "good servant" is used by the King on his return. Now, what does this omission teach us? Christ, we know, was very careful and very sparing in his use of moral epithets. "Why callest thou me good?" was his stern address to the young ruler who used the expression, not because he was convinced of its applicability, but because he was desirous of paying a flattering compliment to the wise Rabbi from whom he desired information. We may safely conclude that, from the second servant in the story, the one who had earned but five pounds, he withheld the noble appellation "good" because he felt he had not deserved it. He had done well, it is true, and was splendidly recompensed, but he might have done more. He had won a high and responsible place in the kingdom; he was appointed the ruler over five cities; but he had not earned the noble title, ἄγαθος, "good." Very accurately, indeed, it seems, will places and names and power be awarded in the heaven-life, exactly in proportion to merits and deserts.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [His master] replied,εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Well done, Εὖγε (Euge) Adverb Strong's 2095: Well, well done, good, rightly; also used as an exclamation. Neuter of a primary eus; well. good ἀγαθὲ (agathe) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. servant! δοῦλε (doule) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. Because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you have been ἐγένου (egenou) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 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. faithful πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a very small matter, ἐλαχίστῳ (elachistō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular - Superlative Strong's 1646: Superlative of elachus; used as equivalent to mikros; least. you ἴσθι (isthi) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. shall have ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over ἐπάνω (epanō) Preposition Strong's 1883: From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on. ten δέκα (deka) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 1176: Ten. A primary number; ten. 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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