Luke 19:16
New International Version
“The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’

New Living Translation
The first servant reported, ‘Master, I invested your money and made ten times the original amount!’

English Standard Version
The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten minas more.’

Berean Standard Bible
The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’

Berean Literal Bible
And the first came up, saying, 'Lord, your mina has produced ten more minas.'

King James Bible
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

New King James Version
Then came the first, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned ten minas.’

New American Standard Bible
The first slave appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’

NASB 1995
“The first appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’

NASB 1977
“And the first appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’

Legacy Standard Bible
So the first appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’

Amplified Bible
The first one came before him and said, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.’

Christian Standard Bible
The first came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has earned ten more minas.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The first came forward and said, Master, your mina has earned 10 more minas.’

American Standard Version
And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

Contemporary English Version
The first servant came and said, "Sir, with the money you gave me I have earned ten times as much."

English Revised Version
And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The first servant said, 'Sir, the coin you gave me has earned ten times as much.'

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

International Standard Version
The first servant came and said, 'Sir, your coin has earned ten more coins.'

Majority Standard Bible
The first servant came forward and said, ?Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.?

NET Bible
So the first one came before him and said, 'Sir, your mina has made ten minas more.'

New Heart English Bible
The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

Weymouth New Testament
"So the first came and said, "'Sir, your pound has produced ten pounds more.'

World English Bible
The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the first came near, saying, Lord, your mina gained ten minas;

Berean Literal Bible
And the first came up, saying, 'Lord, your mina has produced ten more minas.'

Young's Literal Translation
'And the first came near, saying, Sir, thy pound did gain ten pounds;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the first approached, saying, Lord, thy coin has gained ten coins.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the first came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the first approached, saying: ‘Lord, your one pound has earned ten pounds.’

New American Bible
The first came forward and said, ‘Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.’

New Revised Standard Version
The first came forward and said, ‘Lord, your pound has made ten more pounds.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The first one came and said, My lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.

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

Godbey New Testament
And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained ten pounds.

Haweis New Testament
Then came the first, and said, Sir, thy maneh has gained ten manehs.

Mace New Testament
the first came and said, Lord, your one pound has gained ten more.

Weymouth New Testament
"So the first came and said, "'Sir, your pound has produced ten pounds more.'

Worrell New Testament
"And the first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your pound gained ten pounds.'

Worsley New Testament
Then came the first and said, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Ten Minas
15When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned. 16 The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more 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.’…

Cross References
Matthew 25:20-21
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!’

Matthew 25:14-30
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...

Luke 16:10
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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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 10:4
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Genesis 41:39-41
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 39:4-6
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. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. / So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,

Daniel 6:3
Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.


Treasury of Scripture

Then came the first, saying, Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.

Lord.

1 Chronicles 29:14-16
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee…

1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Colossians 1:28,29
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: …

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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 first servant came forward
This phrase introduces the first of three servants in the parable of the ten minas. The Greek word for "servant" is "δοῦλος" (doulos), which can also mean "slave" or "bondservant." In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to someone who is wholly devoted to their master, reflecting a deep commitment and responsibility. The act of coming forward signifies readiness and accountability, suggesting that the servant is eager to report his stewardship. This reflects the Christian's call to be ready to give an account of their life and service to God.

and said
The servant's speech is a direct communication with the master, indicating a relationship where dialogue is possible. In the biblical context, speaking to one's master with respect and clarity was crucial. This reflects the importance of prayer and communication with God in the life of a believer, where honesty and transparency are valued.

‘Master
The term "Master" is translated from the Greek "κύριε" (kurie), which is a title of respect and authority. It acknowledges the master's rightful ownership and authority over the servant. In a broader theological sense, it reflects the Christian acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord, recognizing His sovereignty and divine authority over all aspects of life.

your mina
The "mina" was a unit of currency in the ancient world, roughly equivalent to three months' wages. The use of "your" emphasizes that the resources belong to the master, not the servant. This highlights the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are entrusted with God's resources and are expected to manage them wisely for His glory.

has produced
The Greek word used here is "προσηργάσατο" (proseirgasato), which implies active engagement and effort. The servant's actions resulted in a fruitful outcome, suggesting diligence and faithfulness. This aligns with the biblical teaching that faith, when accompanied by works, leads to spiritual growth and multiplication of blessings.

ten more minas
The multiplication of the mina signifies abundant fruitfulness and success. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or perfection in biblical numerology. This outcome reflects the potential for exponential growth when God's resources are used wisely. It serves as an encouragement for believers to invest their talents and gifts in God's kingdom, trusting that He will bring about a bountiful harvest.

(16) Thy pound hath gained ten pounds.--The increase is on a larger scale than in the parable in Matthew 25. There each of the faithful servants gains as much again as he had received. Here the gain is tenfold (1,000 per cent.). Adopting the view which has been taken of the distinctive ideas of the two parables, it may be said that what is suggested is the almost boundless opening for good acquired by the simple acceptance of the truth, apart from the opportunities offered by special gifts and functions. So interpreted, the several grades of increase correspond to the thirty, sixty, and hundredfold in the parable of the Sower. (See Note on Matthew 13:23.)

Verse 16. - Thy pound. At first the smallness of the sum given to each of the servants is striking. Was it not a sum unworthy of a noble about to receive a kingdom? The Attic pound was in value somewhat less than £4 sterling. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), where although very different lessons are inculcated, yet the imagery is somewhat similar, the amounts, however, are vastly larger, varying from five talents, which would represent about £1000. Here the very smallness of the sum entrusted to the servants has its deep meaning. The "nobly born" one who is about to receive a kingdom, represents our Lord, who here is in a state of the deepest poverty and humiliation. The little sum In one sense represents the work he was able then to entrust to his own. Again, the paltriness of the sum given them seems to suggest what a future lay before them. No sharing in what they hoped for - the glories of a Messianic kingdom on earth. No rest in repose under the shadow of the mighty throne of King Messiah. The "very little" (ver. 17) told them - if they would only listen - that their future as his servants would be a life of comparatively obscure inglorious activity, without rank or power, landless, homeless, well-nigh friendless. But the sequel of the parable told more than this. It proclaimed that their Master was able to estimate the moral worth of those who had been faithful and true in a "very little;" ay, more, was in a position to reward the faithful servant. And the recompense, a city for a pound, just hints at the magnificent possibilities of the heaven-life, just suggests the splendour of its rewards.

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.

first [servant]
πρῶτος (prōtos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

came forward
Παρεγένετο (Paregeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.

[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 produced
προσηργάσατο (prosērgasato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4333: To gain, produce in addition. From pros and ergazomai; to work additionally, i.e. acquire besides.

ten
δέκα (deka)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1176: Ten. A primary number; ten.

{more} 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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