Luke 19:26
New International Version
“He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

New Living Translation
“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

English Standard Version
‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

Berean Standard Bible
He 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.

Berean Literal Bible
I say to you that to everyone having will be given, but from the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away.

King James Bible
For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

New King James Version
‘For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

New American Standard Bible
‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

NASB 1995
“I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

NASB 1977
“I tell you, that to everyone who has shall more be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

Amplified Bible
[Jesus explained,] ‘I tell you that to everyone who has [because he valued his gifts from God and has used them wisely], more will be given; but from the one who does not have [because he disregarded his gifts from God], even what he has will be taken away.’

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘I tell you, that to everyone who has, more will be given; and from the one who does not have, even what he does have will be taken away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“I tell you, that to everyone who has, more will be given; and from the one who does not have, even what he does have will be taken away.

American Standard Version
I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

Contemporary English Version
The king replied, "Those who have something will be given more. But everything will be taken away from those who don't have anything.

English Revised Version
I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
" 'I can guarantee that everyone who has something will be given more. But everything will be taken away from those who don't have much.

Good News Translation
'I tell you,' he replied, 'that to those who have something, even more will be given; but those who have nothing, even the little that they have will be taken away from them.

International Standard Version
I tell you, to everyone who has something, more will be given, but from the person who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.

Majority Standard Bible
He 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.

NET Bible
I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

New Heart English Bible
'For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who does not have, even that which he has will be taken away.

Webster's Bible Translation
For I say to you, That to every one who hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even what he hath shall be taken away from him.

Weymouth New Testament
"'I tell you that to every one who has anything, more shall be given; and from him who has not anything, even what he has shall be taken away.

World English Bible
‘For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for I say to you that to everyone having will be given, and from him not having, also what he has will be taken from him,

Berean Literal Bible
I say to you that to everyone having will be given, but from the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away.

Young's Literal Translation
for I say to you, that to every one having shall be given, and from him not having, also what he hath shall be taken from him,

Smith's Literal Translation
For I say to you, That to every one having shall be given; and from him not having, and what he has shall be taken away from him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I say to you, that to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: and from him that hath not, even that which he hath, shall be taken from him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, I say to you, that to all who have, it shall be given, and he will have in abundance. And from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.

New American Bible
‘I tell you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

New Revised Standard Version
‘I tell you, to all those who have, more will be given; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to them, I say to you, to everyone who has shall be given; and from him who has not, even that which he has will be taken away from him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He said to them, “I tell you that everyone who has it, it shall be given him, and from him who does not have it, even that which he has shall be taken from him.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For I say to you, To every one that has, it shall be given; but from him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away.

Godbey New Testament
I say unto you, that to every one having it shall be given; and from every one not having, it shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Haweis New Testament
For I say unto you, That to every one who hath, shall more be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

Mace New Testament
I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has.

Weymouth New Testament
"'I tell you that to every one who has anything, more shall be given; and from him who has not anything, even what he has shall be taken away.

Worrell New Testament
'I say to you that to every one who has shall be given; but from him who has not shall be taken away even that which he has.

Worsley New Testament
for I tell you, that to every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even what he seemingly hath shall be taken away.

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Context
The Parable of the 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. 27And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’ ”…

Cross References
Matthew 25:29
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.

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

Proverbs 1:5
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Romans 11:22
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.

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

Revelation 2:5
Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.


Treasury of Scripture

For I say to you, That to every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him.

That unto.

Luke 8:18
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Matthew 13:12
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Matthew 25:28,29
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents…

and from.

Luke 16:3
Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

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.

1 Samuel 15:28
And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.

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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.














He replied
This phrase indicates a direct response from Jesus, emphasizing His role as a teacher and authority. In the context of the parable of the minas, Jesus is addressing the consequences of stewardship. The Greek word for "replied" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which is often used in the Gospels to introduce significant teachings or revelations from Jesus. This sets the stage for a profound truth about the Kingdom of God.

I tell you
This phrase underscores the certainty and importance of the statement that follows. In Greek, "λέγω ὑμῖν" (lego hymin) is a formula used by Jesus to assert the truthfulness and reliability of His words. It is a call for the listener to pay close attention, as what follows is a divine principle that transcends human understanding.

that everyone who has
The phrase "everyone who has" refers to those who possess something of value, which in the context of the parable, is a metaphor for spiritual gifts, talents, or responsibilities given by God. The Greek word "ἔχει" (echei) implies possession or holding onto something. This suggests that those who actively engage with and utilize what God has entrusted to them will experience growth and blessing.

will be given more
This promise of abundance is a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings. The Greek word "δοθήσεται" (dothesetai) means "will be given," indicating a future action by God. It reflects the principle of divine generosity and the multiplication of blessings for faithful stewardship. This aligns with the biblical concept that faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities and rewards.

but the one who does not have
This phrase introduces a contrast, highlighting the consequences of neglect or unfaithfulness. The Greek "ὁ μὴ ἔχων" (ho mē echōn) refers to those who fail to utilize or appreciate what they have been given. It serves as a warning against complacency and spiritual negligence, emphasizing the importance of active participation in God's work.

even what he has will be taken away
This sobering conclusion underscores the seriousness of stewardship. The Greek "ἀρθήσεται" (arthēsetai) means "will be taken away," indicating a divine action of removal or loss. It reflects the biblical principle that neglecting God's gifts leads to spiritual impoverishment. This serves as a call to action for believers to diligently use their God-given resources for His glory.

(26) Unto every one which hath shall be given.--This again takes its place among the oft-repeated axioms of our Lord's teaching. It meets us after the parable of the Sower (Luke 8:18; Matthew 13:12; Mark 4:25), in that of the Talents (Matthew 25:29), and here. (See Notes on the several passages.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
‘I tell
Λέγω (Legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

everyone
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative 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.

has
ἔχοντι (echonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

will be given [more];
δοθήσεται (dothēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the [one who]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive 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.

{does} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

have,
ἔχοντος (echontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

even
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

what
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

he 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.

will be taken away
ἀρθήσεται (arthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

from [him].
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.


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