What is the meaning of Luke 19:18? The second servant came • Luke presents an ordered procession: first servant (v. 16), now the second. This reminds that every believer will stand before Christ in turn, as echoed in Romans 14:10-12, “each of us will give an account of himself to God.” • The word “came” shows initiative; the servant does not wait to be summoned. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 presses the same urgency: “we make it our goal to please Him… so that each may receive his due.” • The second servant differs from the first only in results, not in opportunity—each had “one mina” (Luke 19:13). This underscores God’s impartiality (Acts 10:34-35). and said • Verbal report is required; fruit must be confessed openly. Matthew 12:36 warns that “men will give an account for every careless word,” while Psalm 107:2 urges, “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” • Speaking demonstrates relationship. John 15:15 records Jesus saying, “I have called you friends,” inviting conversation, not silent service. • The servant’s words are concise—no excuses, no embellishment—mirroring Proverbs 10:19, “When words are many, sin is not absent.” Master • Addressing Jesus as “Master” acknowledges absolute authority, paralleling John 13:13, “You call Me Teacher and Lord… so I am.” • It also signals joyful submission; Psalm 123:2 pictures servants “watching the hand of their master.” • Revelation 17:14 proclaims Him “Lord of lords,” assuring that the One who evaluates our stewardship is perfectly just. your mina • Ownership is clear: the capital belongs to the Master. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.” • The servant does not claim originality; he is a steward, as taught in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” • Every gift—time, talent, treasure—is “received,” not self-generated (James 1:17). has made five minas • The phrase shows multiplication, not mere preservation. Jesus commends increase elsewhere: “Every branch that bears fruit He prunes so that it will bear more fruit” (John 15:2). • Fivefold gain signals diligent, sustained effort. Proverbs 10:4 observes, “The hand of the diligent makes rich.” • Unlike Matthew’s parable of the talents, no comparison of amounts is given here; the focus is on faithfulness relative to what was entrusted (Luke 16:10). • The servant credits the mina itself—“has made”—highlighting God’s empowering grace (1 Corinthians 3:6-7: “God gave the growth”). summary Luke 19:18 spotlights a faithful steward who approaches his Lord willingly, speaks honestly, honors Christ’s ownership, and presents multiplied results produced through God-given resources and personal diligence. The verse encourages believers to embrace accountability, labor for eternal gain, and anticipate commendation from the rightful, righteous Master. |
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