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The 'Use It or Lose It' Principle
Commentators explain this verse as a fundamental law of God's kingdom. Those who faithfully use the spiritual gifts, grace, and opportunities God gives them will receive more. Conversely, those who neglect what they have—effectively 'not having' it in practice—will lose even what they were given. As Charles Spurgeon notes, the way to be spiritually enriched is to be faithful to God in what we have.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:26–27
18th Century
Theologian
For I say, and so on. These are the words of the nobleman declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of hi…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:26
That hath not (του μη εχοντος). The present tense of εχω here, that keeps on not having, probably approaches the idea of acquiring…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:26
19th Century
Bishop
Unto every one which hath shall be given.—This again takes its place among the often-repeated axioms of our Lord’s teachi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:24–26
19th Century
Preacher
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 t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:26
The principle of taking from one who has little and giving to one who has much may strike us today as strange and unfair, though a person will prob…
John Gill
On Luke 19:26
17th Century
Pastor
For I say to you
And it may be depended on as truth, and what will be found matter of fact:
that …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 19:11–27
17th Century
Minister
This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts necessary for their work…