Luke 19:24
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And they said unto him,.... The bystanders;
Lord, he hath ten pounds; which they say either through envy, at his superior gifts, and usefulness; for it is generally the lot of the most eminent and…
Our Lord Jesus is now upon his way to Jerusalem, to his last passover, when he was to suffer and die; now here we are told,
I. How the expectations of his friends were raised upon this occasion: They…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Take from him the pound Here our Lord leaves the historical groundwork. Compare Mat 21:43, "The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof." Luk…