Luke 19:18

"“He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’"

Key Reflection

In Luke 19:18, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the faithful servant who managed his property well, even when given only a small amount of authority. The original audience would have recognized this as an analogy for stewardship and faithfulness in their own lives, drawing on historical contexts where servants were often entrusted with significant responsibilities despite being lowly ranked within the household hierarchy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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