KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The first servant came up and said, 'Master, the money you gave me? I turned it into ten times what it was.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you're trusted with something, multiply it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Minas as he approaches Jerusalem, using it to teach about faithful stewardship and accountability in the kingdom of God. A nobleman entrusts his servants with a sum of money (a mina) before leaving on a journey, expecting them to invest it wisely and report back upon his return. This parable draws from the cultural practices of the ancient Near East, where masters often delegated resources to servants and demanded results.
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