Luke 19:15

When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrative describes a nobleman who, after returning from receiving his kingdom, summons the servants he previously entrusted with money to account for their earnings. This moment follows his subjects’ rejection of his rule and precedes the first servant’s report.

The words — ἐπανελθεῖν (epanelthein) means returning, and λαβόντα (labonta) means having received. These participles anchor the timeline to the nobleman’s return and acquisition of royal authority.

The thread — The accounting motif echoes the king settling accounts with servants in Matthew 18:23 and the principle that all will stand before God’s judgment in Romans 14:10. Stewardship of entrusted resources is also framed as serving Christ in 1 Corinthians 4:1.

Why it lands — The text demands a clear assessment of how entrusted resources are managed before the one who provided them. It requires readers to recognize that authority entails accountability for what is given.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Cross-references

Romans 14:10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Matthew 18:23 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
Matthew 25:19 After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
Luke 12:48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
Luke 16:2 So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’
Psalms 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.