Luke 19:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:13 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. pounds: mina, her..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:13 — KJV
“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. pounds: mina, here translated a pound, is twelve ounces and an half: which according to five shillings the ounce is three pounds two shillings and sixpence”
— Luke 19:13 (KJV)
Luke 19:13 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 19:13
“And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. talents: a talent is seven hundred and fifty ounces of silver, which after five shillings the ounce is pounds shillings”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:13: ten, pounds, pound
“And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. talents: a talent is one hundred and eighty seven pounds ten shillings”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:13: ten, pounds, pound
“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? pieces...: drachma, here translated a piece of silver, is the eighth part of an ounce, which cometh to seven pence halfpenny, and is equal to the Roman penny”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:13: ten, till, come
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:13: come, half, five
“Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:13: servants, here, five
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