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Luke 19:17
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15 “And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the first, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned ten minas.’
17 And he said to him, a‘Well done, good servant; because you were bfaithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’  
18 And the second came, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned five minas.’
19 Likewise he said to him, ‘You also be over five cities.’
20 “Then another came, saying, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have kept put away in a handkerchief.
21 aFor I feared you, because you are1 an austere man. You collect what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.’  
Verse Comparison: Luke 19:17

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American Standard Version
And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

Amplified® Bible
And he said to him, Well done, excellent bond servant! Because you have been faithful {and} trustworthy in a very little [thing], you shall have authority over ten cities.

Contemporary English Version
"That's fine, my good servant!" the king said. "Since you have shown that you can be trusted with a small amount, you will be given ten cities to rule."

Darby English Version
And he said to him, Well [done], thou good bondman; because thou hast been faithful in that which is least, be thou in authority over ten cities.

Good News Bible
'Well done,' he said; 'you are a good servant! Since you were faithful in small matters, I will put you in charge of ten cities.'

International Standard Version
The king said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.'

King James Version
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

New American Standard Bible
"And he said to him, `Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.'

New International Version
" 'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'

New King James Version
And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"And he said to him, 'Well done, good slave, because you have proven faithful in a very little thing, you will have authority over ten cities.'

Young's Literal Translation
and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities.

New English Translation
And the king1 said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful2 in a very small matter, you will have authority3 over ten cities.’


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