Luke 19:26

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«فَأجَابَ السَّيِّدُ: ‹أقُولُ لَكُمْ، سَيُعطَى المَزِيدُ لِمَنْ يَمْلِكُ، أمَّا الَّذِي لَا يَمْلِكُ شَيْئًا، فَسَيُنتَزَعُ مِنْهُ حَتَّى مَا يَمْلِكُهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is spoken by Jesus and says that those who have something will receive more, but from those who do not have much, even what little they have may be taken away. The key message is about the principle of spiritual growth and responsibility.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy box. If you take good care of your toys and share them with others, you might get more toys as a reward. But if you don’t take care of what you have or are mean to others, even the toys you already have might be taken away.

Historical Background

This verse appears in Luke's Gospel, written around AD 80-100 for both Jewish and Gentile audiences. It reflects Jesus' teachings about God's expectations for how His followers should manage their resources and responsibilities.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this can be seen as a reminder to use our talents and resources wisely. For instance, if you're good at playing an instrument and practice regularly (what you 'have'), you'll get even better (given more). If you neglect it, your skills might decline (taken away).

Topics

• spiritual growth
• responsibility
• stewardship
• reward and punishment
• faithfulness
• prosperity

Related Verses

• Matthew 25:14-30
• Proverbs 13:22
• Romans 1:18
• Mark 4:24-25
• Luke 19:11-27

Frequently Asked Questions

Who said this verse and when?

Jesus spoke these words during His earthly ministry. The specific event is recorded by the author Luke, who wrote his Gospel around AD 80-100.

What does it mean to 'give more' or take away?

It means that God will give greater blessings and opportunities to those who use what they have wisely (spiritual growth). Those who do not will lose even the little they have.

How can we apply this in our daily lives?

We should be mindful of using our talents, time, and resources for good. This principle encourages us to steward well what God has given us so He may bless us further.

Are there any similar verses that help explain this concept?

Yes, other verses like Matthew 25:14-30 (parable of the talents) and Proverbs 13:22 offer related insights on stewardship and its consequences.