(But they said to him, ‘Master, he has ten minas.’)
Parallel translations
- WEB “They said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’
- KJV (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
- BSB ‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’
- NASB And they said to him, ‘Master, he already has ten minas.’
- NLT “‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’
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Quick answer
Bystanders protest that the faithful servant already has ten minas. Their objection sets up the Master's reply about how his Kingdom works.
Overview
The onlookers' surprise that abundance is given to the one already rich prompts the master's explanation in the following verse. The exchange highlights a Kingdom principle that runs counter to ordinary expectations. It prepares for Jesus's teaching on grace, responsibility, and reward.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 2 Sam 7:19This was yet a small thing in your eyes, Lord Yahweh; but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come; and this among men, Lord Yahweh!
- Isa 55:8–9“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,” says Yahweh.
- Luke 16:2He called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’
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