Luke 19:17
King James Version
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Luke 19:17 in context
Luke 19:15
And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
Luke 19:16
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
Luke 19:17SELECTED VERSE
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Luke 19:18
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
Luke 19:19
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.