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Luke 19:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

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✦ 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.

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