Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:24
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give [it] to him that hath ten pounds.
24. Take from him the pound ] Here our Lord leaves the historical groundwork. Compare Mat 21:43, “The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.” Luk 8:18.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
And he said unto them that stood by,…. The angels, it may be; though this may not be strictly taken, as if any persons, angels, or men, will be employed in what follows, only that it will be done, or may be expected:
take from him the pound; which shows, that it was not special grace, for that is a good part that shall never be taken away, but gifts which may be taken away from men, or they from them:
and give it to him that hath ten pounds; not that, strictly speaking, the gifts of some men are taken from them and bestowed on others; but the design of the expression is to show, that to diligent and laborious ministers, there is an increase of gifts; their knowledge enlarges, and their light shines more and more to the perfect day, and they become more useful; and they appear brighter, and more illustrious, through the sloth of others, or when compared with indolent, negligent, and useless ministers.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
1) “And he said unto them that stood by,” (kai tois parestosin eipen) “And he said to those who stood by,” other servants nearby, Mat 25:26; Mat 25:28.
2) “Take from him the pound,” (arate ap autou ten mnan) “You all take from him the pound,” that he received from his lord, Luk 19:13, that he has hid so long in a napkin, without any use or profit, Luk 19:20, for he is a sluggard, Pro 20:4.
3) “And give to him that hath ten pounds.” (kai dote to tas deka mnas echonti) “And give it to the one who has ten pounds,” who invested so profitably while I was away, who obediently, wisely, or prudently administered, as a good and faithful servant and steward, what was entrusted to him, Luk 19:17. The sluggard, the laggard, the idler is a leech on society, his family, and a sinner against God, Pro 12:27; Pro 18:9; Heb 6:12.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
“And he said to those who stood by, ‘Take away from him the mina, and give it to him who has ten minas.’ And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas.’ ”
The result of his failure was that he lost his mina, unlike the other two who have been mentioned. The minas, with their relatively small value, had been the King’s method of testing his servants. He was not so parsimonious that he took them back. (That is the difference between kings and businessmen). But he was not going to leave one with the servant who had been lazy. Note how in Luk 19:25 the other servant has been allowed to keep his ten minas as a reward for his faithful service. Having fulfilled their purpose the King allowed them to keep them as a reward, for he now had greater duties for them. The odd mina was then given to the servant who had been most efficient, as a symbol of his gratitude. This represented a typical kingly attitude. It was not worth his taking possession of it again, so he told his attendants to pass it to the one who most deserved it. Jesus wanted it known that God was not a miser. The comment of ‘those who stood by’, his attendants, was in order to bring out how abundantly the other servant had already been blessed for his faithfulness, for that is now the point of the summing up that follows.
It is significant that the failed servant is not punished in any other way. He was simply left with nothing, in the same condition as he had been right at the beginning. He had failed his test and was simply sent back to private citizenship having received what he deserved. Nothing. he has missed his opportunity to be a disciple. This in itself suggests that Jesus’ emphasis is different here from that in Matthew 25 where the emphasis was on judgment. In this parable the emphasis on judgment will follow shortly.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Luk 19:24 . , etc.: the pound given to him that had ten could only have the significance of a present, and a petty one, for he was no longer to be a trader but a ruler, therefore not an important illustration of the principle stated in Luk 19:26 , a sign that in this section of the parable Lk. is secondary.
Fuente: The Expositors Greek Testament by Robertson
Take from him, &c. Compare Mat 21:43.
from = away from. Greek. apo. App-104.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Luk 19:24. , unto them that stood by) i.e. the Angels.
Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament
Take: Luk 12:20, Luk 16:2
Reciprocal: Gen 23:11 – in the Mat 13:12 – For whosoever Mat 25:28 – General Mar 4:25 – General
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luk 19:24-26. And he said to them that stood by To the officers of justice that waited on the king; Take from him the pound Take what was intrusted with him from that idle, suspicious, unfaithful servant, who might otherwise have had that, and much more, allotted him for his own property; and give it him that has ten pounds As an additional reward for his fidelity and diligence. And they said, Lord, he hath ten pounds They speak this in surprise at his assigning it to one who had received so ample a reward, thinking there was no occasion to give an additional pound to one who had so many already. Perhaps they thought it more proper to give it to him who had only five pounds. Nevertheless, the prince stood by his former award, and bestowed the other pound likewise upon him; because it was agreeable to the rules of all wise administrations to bestow the most and greatest trusts on them who, by their fidelity in offices already enjoyed by them, had shown that they best deserved them. For unto every one which hath That uses properly and improves what he hath; shall be given Still more, and he shall have greater abundance; and from him that hath not That acts as if he had not a talent to use for the good of mankind and the glory of God; even that he hath shall be taken away from him The opportunities and advantages which he enjoys shall be taken from him, and given to such as improve those already bestowed on them.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
The bystanders in the parable represent those who assist Jesus in carrying out His will, perhaps angels or other human servants. The unfaithful servant lost even what the master had given him. If the mina each servant received represents his life potential, this servant would lose that. The master gave it instead to the most faithful servant. This seems to mean that God’s faithful servants will receive additional opportunities to glorify Him in the next stage of their service as well as authority over others. The next stage of these servants’ service will be millennial service in the kingdom. It will be that for Christians as well.
"In the Christian life we do not stand still. We use our gifts and make progress or we lose what we have." [Note: Ibid., p. 276.]