Luke 19:12

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

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Other Translations for Luke 19:12

BSB
So He said, "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return.
AKJV
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
CPDV
Therefore, he said: "A certain man of nobility traveled to a far away region, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
ERV
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
NHEB
He said therefore, "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
SMT
Then he said, A certain honourable man went into a country far off to take unto himself a kingdom, and to return.

Commentary for Luke 19:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 19:12
Summary
Noble travels away to obtain authority
Event
Nobleman travels for kingdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching