Luke 19:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you straight up, whoever has something will get even more, but whoever has nothing? Even that little bit they think they have will be taken away.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Use what you've been given, or you'll lose what you have.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Jesus' Parable of the Ten Minas in the Gospel of Luke, where He teaches about stewardship and accountability as He approaches Jerusalem before His triumphal entry. In the parable, a nobleman entrusts his servants with money to invest while he is away, illustrating how God expects His followers to use the resources and opportunities given to them wisely. The context reflects the cultural emphasis on responsibility and judgment in first-century Jewish society, warning of the consequences of negligence.

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