Luke 19:18
New International Version
“The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’

New Living Translation
“The next servant reported, ‘Master, I invested your money and made five times the original amount.’

English Standard Version
And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made five minas.’

Berean Standard Bible
The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’

Berean Literal Bible
And the second came, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made five minas.'

King James Bible
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

New King James Version
And the second came, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned five minas.’

New American Standard Bible
The second one came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’

NASB 1995
“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’

NASB 1977
“And the second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’

Amplified Bible
The second one came and said, ‘Lord, your mina has made five minas.’

Christian Standard Bible
“The second came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“The second came and said, Master, your mina has made five minas.’

American Standard Version
And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

Contemporary English Version
The second one came and said, "Sir, with the money you gave me, I have earned five times as much."

English Revised Version
And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The second servant said, 'The coin you gave me, sir, has made five times as much.'

Good News Translation
The second servant came and said, 'Sir, I have earned five gold coins with the one you gave me.'

International Standard Version
"The second servant came and said, 'Your coin, sir, has earned five coins.'

Majority Standard Bible
The second servant came and said, ?Master, your mina has made five minas.?

NET Bible
Then the second one came and said, 'Sir, your mina has made five minas.'

New Heart English Bible
"The second came, saying, 'Your mina, Lord, has made five minas.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

Weymouth New Testament
"The second came, and said, "'Your pound, Sir, has produced five pounds.'

World English Bible
“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, has made five minas.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the second came, saying, Lord, your mina made five minas;

Berean Literal Bible
And the second came, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made five minas.'

Young's Literal Translation
'And the second came, saying, Sir, thy pound made five pounds;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the second came saying, Lord, thy coin made five coins.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the second came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the second came, saying: ‘Lord, your one pound has earned five pounds.’

New American Bible
Then the second came and reported, ‘Your gold coin, sir, has earned five more.’

New Revised Standard Version
Then the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your pound has made five pounds.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the second came and said, My lord, your pound has gained five pounds.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The second came and he said, “My Lord, your mina has gained five minas.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the second came and said: Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.

Godbey New Testament
And the second one came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained five pounds.

Haweis New Testament
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy maneh hath gained five manehs.

Mace New Testament
then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more.

Weymouth New Testament
"The second came, and said, "'Your pound, Sir, has produced five pounds.'

Worrell New Testament
And the second came, saying, 'Lord, your pound gained five pounds.'

Worsley New Testament
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath produced five pounds:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Ten Minas
17His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ 18 The 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.’…

Cross References
Matthew 25:20-23
The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’ / 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!’ / The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’ ...

Luke 16:10-12
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. / 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 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.

Mark 4:24-25
He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. / For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”

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.

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

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

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.

James 2:14-18
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ...

Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

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

Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Genesis 39:2-6
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / 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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the second came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.

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Matthew 13:23
But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Mark 4:20
And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

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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.














The second servant came and said
This phrase introduces the second servant in the parable of the ten minas. The parable is set in the context of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where He is teaching about the Kingdom of God. The servants represent followers of Christ, entrusted with responsibilities until His return. The act of coming to the master signifies accountability and the need to report on one's stewardship. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship found throughout Scripture, such as in 1 Corinthians 4:2, which emphasizes faithfulness in managing what God has entrusted to us.

‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’
The servant addresses the nobleman as "Master," acknowledging his authority and ownership. The term "mina" refers to a unit of currency in the ancient Near East, equivalent to about three months' wages. The servant's report of the mina making five minas indicates a 500% return on investment, demonstrating diligence and effective stewardship. This outcome highlights the principle of fruitfulness and multiplication found in Genesis 1:28, where God commands humanity to be fruitful and multiply. The servant's success contrasts with the unproductive servant later in the parable, underscoring the importance of using one's gifts and resources for the Kingdom. This also echoes the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where faithful servants are rewarded for their productivity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Master
Represents Jesus Christ, who entrusts His servants with resources and responsibilities.

2. The Second Servant
A faithful servant who diligently uses the resources given by the master to produce a return.

3. The Mina
A unit of currency in the parable, symbolizing the gifts, talents, and opportunities God gives to His people.

4. The Parable of the Ten Minas
A teaching of Jesus found in Luke 19:11-27, illustrating the importance of faithfulness and stewardship.

5. Jerusalem
The city where Jesus was heading, emphasizing the context of His impending crucifixion and the establishment of His kingdom.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Things
The second servant's success with five minas shows the importance of being faithful with what we have, no matter how small it may seem.

Accountability to God
Just as the servant reports back to the master, we will give an account to God for how we have used our resources and opportunities.

Growth through Stewardship
The increase from one mina to five demonstrates that diligent stewardship leads to growth and multiplication of resources.

Diligence and Initiative
The servant's actions encourage believers to take initiative and work diligently with what God has entrusted to them.

Eternal Perspective
Understanding that our stewardship on earth has eternal implications should motivate us to serve faithfully.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

second [servant]
δεύτερος (deuteros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.

came
ἦλθεν (ēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

[and] said,
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

‘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.

your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

mina
μνᾶ (mna)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3414: A mina, a Greek monetary unit equal to 100 drachma. Of Latin origin; a mna, a certain weight.

has made
ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

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

minas.’
μνᾶς (mnas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3414: A mina, a Greek monetary unit equal to 100 drachma. Of Latin origin; a mna, a certain weight.


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