Luke 19:26 Meaning and Explanation
“For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The principle is stated: to everyone who has, more will be given; from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
What Does Luke 19:26 Mean?
Jesus has used this proverb before, about hearing the word: take heed how ye hear. Having, in the parable, means having put the trust to use. The idle servant held a pound and yet in the truest sense had nothing, for it never became his by exercise.
The gifts of God grow with use and dwindle with neglect, like strength, like skill, like love. The one who acts on the light given receives more light; the one who shelves it finds even the original gift slipping away. The verse is not about scarcity in God but about capacity in us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 19:26
What does Luke 19:26 mean?
The principle is stated: to everyone who has, more will be given; from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.