Luke 19:26 — Meaning and Application

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give {it} to him that hath ten pounds.

(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

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.

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay {them} before me.

And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.