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,’ they said,
The term "Master" reflects a position of authority and respect. In the context of the parable, it signifies the relationship between the servants and the nobleman, who represents Jesus. This mirrors the cultural norms of the time, where servants were expected to show deference to their lords. The use of "Master" also connects to other parables where Jesus is depicted as a figure of authority, such as the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

‘he already has ten!’
This phrase highlights the concept of stewardship and reward. The servant's exclamation points to the perceived unfairness of giving more to someone who already has plenty. This reflects a common human perspective, but the parable teaches a divine principle: faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibility and reward. This is consistent with Luke 16:10, where Jesus states that those faithful in little will be faithful in much. Theologically, it underscores the idea that God's kingdom operates on principles of grace and reward based on faithfulness, not human notions of fairness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Master
Represents Jesus Christ, who is the central figure in the parable of the ten minas. He is the one who entrusts his servants with resources and expects them to be fruitful.

2. The Servants
Symbolize believers who are entrusted with gifts, talents, and responsibilities. Their faithfulness in stewardship is tested by the master.

3. The Ten Minas
A unit of currency used in the parable to represent the resources and opportunities given by God to His people.

4. The Citizens
Represent those who reject the authority of the master, paralleling those who reject Christ's lordship.

5. The Event
The parable of the ten minas, which is a teaching moment where Jesus illustrates the importance of faithful stewardship and the consequences of neglect.
Teaching Points
Faithful Stewardship
Believers are called to be faithful with the resources and opportunities God has given them. This includes spiritual gifts, time, and material possessions.

Accountability to God
Every believer will be held accountable for how they have used what God has entrusted to them. This should motivate us to live purposefully and diligently.

God's Generosity and Justice
The parable illustrates both the generosity of God in giving resources and His justice in rewarding or disciplining based on our stewardship.

Rejecting Christ's Authority
The citizens who reject the master’s authority serve as a warning against rejecting Christ. Acceptance of His lordship is crucial for eternal reward.

Eternal Perspective
The parable encourages believers to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary gains, reminding us that our actions have eternal consequences.(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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