Luke 19:11-14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

The Parable of the Talents.

The departure of the nobleman:

Luke 19:11-14

11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

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,a and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.