And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.(Luke 19:13)

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.(Luke 19:14)

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.(Luke 19:15)

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.(Luke 19:17)

And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.(Luke 19:18)

And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.(Luke 19:19)

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Luke 19:16 - Cross Reference

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: (Colossians 1:28)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Timothy 4:7)

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. (1 Chronicles 29:14)

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10)

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. (James 2:18)