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Luke 19:16

Luke 19:16
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he said unto him, well, thou good servant,.... Signifying he had well done, and had approved himself to be an…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 19:16-19

See the notes at Mat 25:20-21. Ten cities - We are not to suppose that this will be “literally” fulfilled in heaven.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Lord, thy pound hath gained ten - The principal difference between this parable and that of the talents above referred…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 19:11-27

Our Lord Jesus is now upon his way to Jerusalem, to his last passover, when he was to suffer and die; now here we are…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

thy pound hath gained Literally, "earned in addition." As though there were no merit of his own in the matter.

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