Luke 19:12 KJV
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Luke 19:10–14 KJV Chapter Context
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For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
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He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
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And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
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But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.