Luke 19:24

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ነቶም ኣብኡ ደው ዝበሉ ሰባት ከኣ፡ እታ ምና ኣግድፍዎ እሞ ነቲ ዓሰርተ ምና ዘለዎ ሀብዎ፡ በሎም።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus continues his parable by instructing those nearby to take a pound (a unit of money) away from someone and give it to another person who already has ten pounds. The key message is about the importance of stewardship and rewarding those who have been faithful with their resources.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have some cookies, and your friend has lots more than you do. Your mom says to take one of your cookies and give it to your friend who already has many. This teaches us that when we use what we have well, we get even more chances to be helpful!

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by the evangelist Luke around 80-100 AD for a Roman audience. The cultural setting is one where economic parables were used to teach moral and spiritual lessons.

Living It Out Today

Think about someone in your community who has been consistently generous with their time or resources, like volunteering at a local food bank. Consider how rewarding such efforts can inspire more people to contribute positively.

Topics

• stewardship
• faithfulness
• reward
• parable
• justice
• generosity

Related Verses

• Matthew 25:14-30
• Luke 16:1-13
• Proverbs 3:9-10
• Ephesians 4:7
• 2 Corinthians 8:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'take away' the pound?

It means removing a resource or opportunity from someone who has not used it well, symbolizing that lack of effort can lead to losing what one already has.

Why give more to those who have ten pounds?

This teaches the principle of rewarding faithfulness and encouraging further stewardship. The more responsible you are with what you have, the more you receive as a reward.

How does this relate to modern business practices?

In business, employees who show initiative and responsibility often get promoted or given more responsibilities, similar to Jesus' teaching here about rewarding those who use their resources wisely.

Can you give an example of the principle in Luke 19:24 from history?

During the Industrial Revolution, successful entrepreneurs who reinvested profits often grew their businesses and created more opportunities for others, embodying this principle of rewarding those who are faithful with what they have.