Bible Strands
Luke 19:24
Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The master speaks to those standing by him, ordering them to seize the mina from the wicked servant who hid it. This command follows the master's rebuke of that servant for failing to deposit the funds with bankers to earn interest.
The words — ἄρατε (arate) translates literally as "do take" or "seize," and αὐτοῦ (autou) means "from him." These verbs execute the master's direct transfer of the uninvested mina to the servant who already holds ten.
The thread — The theme of forced accountability for entrusted resources appears in Luke 16:2, where a manager is ordered to submit an account of his management, and in Luke 12:20, where a fool's accumulated wealth is instantly forfeited upon death.
Why it lands — The text records a direct transfer of property based on demonstrated faithfulness or neglect. It requires readers to act decisively with entrusted resources rather than preserve them passively.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
Cross-references
- Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’
- 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.’