12 He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants(A) and gave them ten minas.[a] ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’

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  1. Luke 19:13 A mina was about three months’ wages.

12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

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12 (A)Therefore He said: “A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten [a]minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.’

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  1. Luke 19:13 Gr. mna, same as Heb. minah, each worth about three months’ salary

12 He said therefore, (A)“A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 13 Calling (B)ten of his servants,[a] he gave them ten minas,[b] and said to them, ‘Engage in business (C)until I come.’

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  1. Luke 19:13 Or bondservants; also verse 15
  2. Luke 19:13 A mina was about three months' wages for a laborer