Luke 19:17

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

فقال له نعما ايها العبد الصالح. لانك كنت امينا في القليل فليكن لك سلطان على عشر مدن.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse from Luke 19:17, a master is speaking to one of his servants after the servant has been very faithful with small tasks. The master rewards him by giving authority over ten cities because he was so good and trustworthy even with little things.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your mom or dad gave you a small job like taking out the trash, and you did it perfectly every time. They might then trust you to do bigger jobs around the house. That's what this verse is talking about—being faithful in small ways can lead to big rewards!

السياق التاريخي

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, likely between AD 80-100. It was intended for a wider audience and emphasizes Jesus' ministry to the poor and outcasts. The verse is part of a parable about stewardship.

التطبيق اليوم

Consider a young employee who diligently does small tasks like filing paperwork or answering phones in an office. Their boss might eventually give them more responsibility, such as managing projects for multiple clients because of their proven reliability with smaller tasks.

المواضيع

• stewardship
• faithfulness
• reward
• trust
• leadership
• responsibility

آيات ذات صلة

• Matthew 25:14-30
• Ephesians 6:7-8
• Proverbs 11:14
• Luke 19:11-27
• Deuteronomy 28:1-14

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أسئلة شائعة

Why does faithfulness with small things lead to bigger rewards?

Being faithful even with small tasks builds a reputation of reliability and trustworthiness. This verse illustrates that such faithfulness is noticed and leads to greater responsibility.

How can I apply Luke 19:17 in my daily life?

By diligently performing your duties, no matter how small they seem, you show commitment and trustworthiness which can lead to greater opportunities and responsibilities.

What's the significance of this verse for business leaders?

It encourages leaders to recognize and reward faithfulness in their employees, leading to a culture where smaller successes pave the way for bigger roles and responsibilities.

How does Luke 19:17 relate to Jesus' teachings on stewardship?

This verse is part of a larger parable about stewardship. It teaches that faithfulness in managing small things (stewarding) leads to greater management roles, reflecting the principle of God's rewards for faithful service.