Luke 19:15

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Summary

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Money

Luke 19:23

That he

Bible References

Money

So why did you not put my money into the bank? In that case, when I came back I could have gotten interest on my principal.'

That he

But the one who does wrong without knowing it will be lightly punished. Much will be demanded from anyone to whom much has been given; yea, people will demand much more from anyone to whom they have entrusted much.

So he called the manager to him and said, 'What is this that I am hearing about you? Balance your accounts and show how you are conducting my affairs, for you cannot be manager any longer.'

So the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who decided to settle up his accounts with his slaves,

After a long time the master of those slaves came back and settled accounts with them.

Then why should you criticize your brother? Or, why should you look down on your brother? Surely, we shall all stand before God to be judged,

As for us apostles, men ought to think of us as ministers of Christ and trustees to handle God's uncovered truths.