Some Biblical passages are really not clear for ordinary minds. And those who believed they can, give their own mis- interpretation. That is what happens, always among religious followers without a single hint that the meaning lie hidden within the deep spirituality of an individual, or an object, too, for that matter.

This phrase was actually taken from a biblical passage. I am using a King James version of the Bible at chapter 19, paragraph 40–45. The time was when Lord Jesus had just sent two of his disciples to go to the village to find a colt tied and to loose it to bring to Him. After they had brought Him the colt He set his way after casting their clothes on the colt, and as He went His way they spread their clothes in the way. ( This action of the people spreading their clothes where lord Jesus will pass through could be tradition during that time, in respect for someone they believed as holy).

When Jesus was now at the descent of the Mount of Olives, a multitude of people-disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen (from Him, i guess). They said “Blessed be the King that came in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven and glory in the Highest! That time, some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, “Master, rebuke thy disciples”. Lord Jesus replied with, “ I tell you, that , if these (disciples should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out!”

We must remember that the Pharisees were the ones who requested Jesus to rebuke his disciples. And the Pharisees were religious people that time who were against the popularity of Jesus among the people.( So, i was forced to believe, as this story unfolds, that these Pharisees are spying in Jesus!), Imagine how these Pharisees joined the multitudes and witnessed how much the people followed and loved Jesus. But during those times, Jesus was considered a rebel, which i think was a kind of “gossip” among the authorities who seemed to fear their position in government would be taken away from them by the son of a mere carpenter, as were the exchanges of dialogues between Jesus and Pilate (or Herod,) upon His captivity.

Jesus’ reply to the Pharisees seemed to show he did not fear them even if they were respectable priests. Why, because what do these Pharisees understand about hidden knowledge? Jesus knew that every animate and inanimate object has consciousness, because theyvare compositions of spirits, too, and even if he spoke to them that way as if trying to irate them, because how would stones glorify a man, the son of a carpenter, like the way his human disciples did, (if he would command these stones.)

The Bible could be interpreted in levels depending how the individual level of consciousness is abled. Jesus’ knew how ignorant the humans of his time, They would never agree with his words, because to know God, the person must reach that spiritual level like His unknown knowledge to the majority of believers. In fact, if everyone understood that level of consciousness awareness, it would be asy to undertand the Bible. It was written and presented in its physical,spiritual and esoteric levels. He was made an example. The book Pistis Sophia speaks of the word mystery. Which was equivalent to esoteric, secret, and hidden knowledge. If we understood deeply, it would be simple to say there is actually no mystery if we know and understand. We could explain them in the present language with the same flavor as a spiritual matter. Thanks to the discovery of the atoms. It made it easier to blend science and religious ideas into the reality of an unseen spiritual life.

In order to underst 40nand this verse you will have to understand 1st peter 2: 5 which says “ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”

As per the above verse the disciples of The Lord Jesus are being compared to “.. living stones”

Therefore in Luke 19:40 what The Lord was saying that if at all anyone remains silent his disciples the living stones would cry out.

I like this particular translation mentioned in the question it says “..will cry out the message”, and we all know what the message is ( the message of the Gospel)

Please tell me which translation is this

On Nisan 9, of the year 33 C.E., five days before his shocking death Jesus brought his nationwide preaching of God’s kingdom to a grand climax. Upon the Mount of Olives to the east of Jerusalem, he seated himself upon an ass colt and rode like the Messianic King toward the royal city, not attended by an imposing body of cavalrymen armed with spears, or with a battalion of fully armored infantrymen,. No, but in fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, he rode in a peaceful triumphal procession attended by a jubilant crowd of unarmed men, women and children, whom he let do the Kingdom proclaiming for him.

Among the cries that burst forth from the marching crowd were these: “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Blessed is the One coming as the King in Jehovah’s name!” “Save, we pray you! Blessed is he that comes in Jehovah’s name, even the king of Israel!” When the hate-filled enemies objected to these Messianic shouts of the people, Jesus insisted that the prophecy had to be fulfilled by saying: “I tell you, If these remained silent, the stones would cry out.”—Matt. 21:6-16; Mark 11:4-11; Luke 19:32-40

Luke 19

29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

It's a way of saying ..the secret will out..and you will be surprised at how it gets out.

You may have a slow leak in your car tyre and not even realise it..until oneday the menial unqualifued guy on the street , passing your car, remarks to you “sorry Sir..I just wanted to point out to you that your car tyre is going flat, and thinking if I didn't yell you , you may have an accident “…..and it is also true that others may notice a dangerous flaw in our characters that the person affected may not see.

As you speak I always think back of ..amusing was God oneday in using Balaam’s DONKEY to speak out truth.

I have actually experienced it where a person who knows absolutely NOTHING about a certain subject will come out suddenly with an astonishingly accurate revelation. Some don't even realise they got it from God because it has become “common speak “… .. (surprising stuff!!).

So like the man who did speak out. WE must speak out ..especially if what needs to be said could ultimately save someone's life ..or prevent them losing their relationship with God.(spiritual shipwreck).because the principle being that we ARE our brothers keeper.

BUT PLEASE ..

Remember to speak the truth in love .

And if you can jolly well SEE this person is broken, made some mistakes, and now flattened by their efforts, don't throw hard words at them like stones …and speak the truth in love.

You are never there to bring condemnation on people, but to save people out of what will ultimately damage them further.

It means: It is easier that stones could cry out, than for men to keep silent any longer about who Jesus is. With the entry into Jerusalem, the time of secrecy is over.

This is the culmination of a scheme in the gospel - I will confine myself to Luke - where someone or something speaks aloud one of the names of power which describe who Jesus is, and they are told to be silent. Because the time is not ripe.

Luke 4.34 (Unclean spirit) “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are— the Holy One of God.” 35 But Jesus rebuked [ἐπετίμησεν] him, saying, “Be silent [Φιμώθητι] and come out of him!”

Luke 4.41 And demons also came out of many crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked [ἐπιτιμῶν] them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

Luke 9.20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” 21 And he strictly charged [ἐπιτιμήσας] and commanded them to tell this to no one

Luke 18.38 (Blind beggar, Jericho) And he cried out, “Jesus Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front rebuked [ἐπετίμων] him, telling him to be silent [σιγήσῃ]. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him.

This has been building throughout the gospel. At first it was just the unclean spirits, and it is Jesus who rebukes (epitimao) them and tells them Φιμώθητι - Be muzzled!

(You will notice that the word for rebuke is the same each time. The translation obscures it - see above - but the same word is used even after Peter’s declaration: You are the Christ. It is a very clear pattern. )

In the last case, there’s a difference. The march on Jerusalem actually begins in Jericho. When the blind beggar cries out, it is the disciples (presumably: proagontes, those leading the way) - not Jesus - who rebuke the man and try to silence him. Jesus contradicts them by calling the man to him.

It is against this methodical schematic that we should see what happens in Jerusalem.

Luke - uniquely - has the disciples mount Jesus on the colt [ἐπεβίβασαν]. Ie. Jesus doesn’t get on himself. This is characteristic of what we would call a coronation. It specifically evokes 1 Kings 1.32–40, where Solomon, mounted (by others) on his father’s mule, processes to Gihon to be anointed King.

Now we have this:

Luke 19.37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives— the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke [ἐπιτίμησον] your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent [σιωπήσουσιν] the very stones would cry out.”

It is the same pattern. A name of power being uttered aloud - of who Jesus is. But instead of rebuking (epitimao - same verb, every time) those crying out, even when called upon to do so, Jesus refuses to do so. This time the name is King. (Luke is unique in using the word explicitly, though it is implied in the others.)

The time to keep secret is over. In Luke, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a revealing of power. (Other accounts stress humility; Luke is the opposite.)

The message is Join, or be destroyed. (I’ve written another, longer, explanation of this in context in Luke). In Luke’s account, there is no fig tree to stand as a symbol for Jerusalem, which failed to recognize the time and paid the price. Jesus delivers the same message - of deserved destruction - to Jerusalem directly (19.41–44).

It was not merely the realization that the city would soon be destroyed in a devastating war (verse43, 44). It was concern over what the populace of that glittering metropolis was doing to itself to bring that devastation about. Precisely the same human nature—the same vicious attitude of mind—which was (and is) extant all over the world was then being unleashed in Jerusalem. Outwardly the Jerusalem known to Jesus had reached the pinnacle of grandeur, wealth and architectural achievement. But under the surface were vices only too familiar to urban America of today.

The country was wealthy, and the stakes were high enough that politicians surrendered to the dictates of greed. Herod’s descendants pitted themselves against one another in a fratricidal power struggle that eroded all respect for royal authority. Successive Roman governors sent to administer the province of Judaea became bolder and bolder in their quest for personal power and wealth. Florus, under whom the Jewish War broke out, surpassed all his predecessors in out-and-out legal brigandage. This governor, Josephus relates, stripped whole cities, ruined complete communities, and virtually announced to the entire country that everyone might be a bandit if he chose, so long as (Florus) himself received a rake-off.

In short, the Jerusalem of the first century A.D. enjoyed all the fruits of an intricate multifaceted urban civilization with which we are becoming too painfully familiar in our own day. But how many of us weep over America the way Jesus wept over Jerusalem?

Jesus used hyperbole in many of his statements, that is an exaggerated statement to make a point, this is an example of one. He simply meant that it was impossible that he would not be praised as the Messianic King as he rode into Jerusalem, because Jehovah had foretold it.

Luke 19:37–40 NW — As soon as he got near the road down the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and to praise God with a loud voice because of all the powerful works they had seen, 38 saying: “Blessed is the one coming as the King in Jehovah’s name! Peace in heaven, and glory in the heights above!” 39 However, some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him: “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 But in reply he said: “I tell you, if these remained silent, the stones would cry out.”

This was foretold I the Psalms, so it was sure to happen:

Psalms 118:22–26 AS — The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner. 23 This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity. 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.

Thank you for the question, “What is the meaning of Luke 5:39?”

As I thought about Luke 5:39, I agree with others that the context must be considering in answer this meaning of Luke 5:39. “And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says, “The old is better.”

The question begins with the disciples of the Pharisees asking the question, “John’s disciples often fast and pray and sod do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking” (vs. 33). This refers back to Levi holding a great banquet for Jesus at his house. Jesus was the honored guest. He was the new in the old house, but that old house has changed because of Jesus.

Thus in Jesus reply, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast when he is with them?” The answer is no. There should be eating and drinking to celebrate the presence of the bridegroom, not sadness. In verse 35, Jesus does say that one day, the guests will fast when the bridegroom is taking away from them. I take this implies to the forthcoming crucifixion.

If I am not mistaken, the point is that the bridegroom, that is Jesus is present. His presence changes everything. The new can’t mix with the old.

Three times the words, “No one” is used:

1. No one tears a patch from a new garment
2. No one pours new wine
3. No one after drinking old wine wants new one

Thus it would be foolish for a person to put the new with the old. The old cloth, old wine skin, and the old wine was good enough in the past, but the new can’t be added to that. If a person is used to the old, he will reject the new. The new can’t fit into the old. There has to be a separation of the old and the new.

Jesus is the dividing point between the old and the new. The friends of Levi have come to meet Jesus. They can’t live between two worlds just as Levi can’t be a cheating tax collector and yet follow Jesus. The disciples of John can’t continue to fast when the bridegroom is present. They have to stop for the bridegroom is present. The Pharisees must stop their prayers and fasting for there is one who can cleanse even them from their sins.

Jesus may be indicting the Pharisees that they love the old and do not want the new wine that he can give to them. They love the laws and adhere it so much that there is no room for new wine. They have lost their taste of new wine and are used to the old wine. Is there an implication that the old wine and wine skin, and even the old cloth is the Law? I believe so, but the following context of the Sabbath would argue for it. “Why are the you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” To which Jesus said, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

For me, the point is that Jesus is the source of new life. He is the new cloth, the new wine, and the new wine skin that can change our lives.

SUMMARY: It is likely the old wine refers/implies to the Old Testament Law as interpreted by the Pharisees and scribes.

When we look at and study some verses that use the word “rock”, we can come to a conclusion.

1. In Matt 16:18, Jesus said to Peter (which in Greek means “stone”) that on this “rock” (Christ) He will build His church.
2. Lk 19:40 says that His coming is so joyful and important that it would be impossible to stop the people from praising.
3. In 1 Pet 2:4–5, Jesus was compared to a living stone that’s precious and chosen by God. So also, we are living stones building up a spiritual house for God.
4. In Rev 21:10–20, the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones.

From these verses we can see that we, as the Body of Christ, will one day be a complete building for God’s temple (God being the Head.) We are being transformed daily into precious stones for His building and to be His priests to give glory to Him forever. Praise God for His plans for us!

Jesus explains it in the following verses up to verse 44. In spite of all God had done for His people, in spite of all the prophesies they remained stiff-necked, rebellious and refused to acknowledge Him. They stuck to their empty religion instead of reading the signs of the times. They refused to recognise the moment of God's visit to them.

God was among them in physical firm, but they stopped their ears from hearing and veiled their minds from seeing the Truth. It broke His heart that His chosen people whom He loved more than His life, would not accept Him for who He was and come to Him to receive what He came to give them, which is the good news of forgiveness of sins, healing of disease and the gift of eternal life in His Kingdom

It is an illustration which applies to Jesus who left the earth to await his appointment as the King of kings. Upon his return he will render judgment against those who rejected his rulership and clung to the rulerships (governments) of mankind instead. They will be destroyed at Armageddon along with the governments, their political rulers, and their military forces. Those obeying Jesus orders to destroy opposers will not be human follower of Christ, but will be the powerful angelic forces who will follow him.

Daniel 2:44 NW — “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever,

Revelation 19:11–19 NW — And I saw the heaven opened, and, look! a white horse. And the one seated upon it is called Faithful and True, and he judges and carries on war in righteousness. 12 His eyes are a fiery flame, and upon his head are many diadems. He has a name written that no one knows but he himself, 13 and he is arrayed with an outer garment sprinkled with blood, and the name he is called is The Word of God.

14 Also, the armies that were in heaven were following him on white horses, and they were clothed in white, clean, fine linen. 15 And out of his mouth there protrudes a sharp long sword, that he may strike the nations with it, and he will shepherd them with a rod of iron. He treads too the winepress of the anger of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 And upon his outer garment, even upon his thigh, he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

17 I saw also an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out with a loud voice and said to all the birds that fly in midheaven: “Come here, be gathered together to the great evening meal of God, 18 that you may eat the fleshy parts of kings and the fleshy parts of military commanders and the fleshy parts of strong men and the fleshy parts of horses and of those seated upon them, and the fleshy parts of all, of freemen as well as of slaves and of small ones and great.” 19 And I saw the wild beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to wage the war with the one seated on the horse and with his army.

What is it that you really want to know.? Obviously it is a story of Jesus healing 10 lepers who were Samaritans. One of them returned to thank Him but nine did not. What you may know is that the Jews and Samaritans were natural enemies. The split between them is historic and goes away back to the dividing of the nation in the days of Rehaboam. Two tribes (including Judah) remained int he south and were called Jews. Ten tribes were in the north and a portion of them around the ancient city of Samaria (Nablus today) were called Samaritans.

So Jesus healed 10 of these despised (by others) Samaritans. They were lepers. In their day leprosy was considered a curse and had to be isolated according to Old Testament law.

What is really interesting here is that Jesus was travelling through their region. True Jews would never go through Samaria but would find their way around their territory to get to Jerusalem. Jesus paid no attention to these racial norms and went through Samaria. And notice what these Samaritan lepers called out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” For any Samaritan to call a Jew “Master” was incredible. But these men not only believed that Jesus was their “Master” but that he could do something about their leprosy… He could heal them. So they all had a level of faith. Jesus heard their cry, and even though they were Samaritans, He healed them all. That is, He told them what they were supposed to do according to the law of the leper. They had to go and present themselves to the priests who would examine them and declare them healed. If they didn’t believe the words of Jesus, they would never have gone… but they did. Maybe some of the nine never went to the priest as Jesus commanded. But one did for sure and was healed. Only he came back to thank Jesus. Notice he fell on his face… which could simply be gratitude but more likely worship! Jesus saw faith in this man. He said, “Your faith has made you whole.” Maybe the others never went to the priest as commanded. Maybe they didn’t come back to thank Jesus because they had not been healed. Or maybe they were so excited to be rid of leprosy they just ran off to tell their friends. It is worth noting that Jesus said to the thankful one, “Get up and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:19. Could it be that the others did NOT get well, or that their leprosy returned? We don’t know.

So there are a ton of lessons here. First that Jesus paid no attention to racial norms. Second that He heard the cries of those who called out to Him. Third that he honors faith and finally, that we should all be like this leper who fell down and worshipped Jesus in appreciation and adoration. Jesus has cleansed all true believers from their sin and made us whole again. We should fall down and worship Him.

Does that answer your question?

Luke 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.
33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.
37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

The answer is found in Luke 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

The colt is you and I before we got saved. This colt is untamed and wild. Doing what it wants whenever it wants but the Lord has need of it. The Lord has need of you and I. We are wild by nature and want to do whatever we want to do.
Why is that? It is a fact that we will be “tied” to one thing or another. This colt was “tied” and in need of “loosing”.
The man comes out and asks “Why do ye “loose” him?”
Look at;
Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

“Because the Lord hath need of him.” The Lord has need of you and I too. That is why He called us. That is why He “loosed” us while we were “tied” to sin.
When God saved us He cut us loose with the Word of His mouth.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Do you see it?
He divided the filth of the flesh, that sinful heart from the soul and spirit renewing that dead spirit inside us and He did it so that we can serve Him. He has need of us.
Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

That is how He cut us loose from which we were tied.
When He buried us (an operation done without hands by the way) in His Body, makeing us a part of it, He loosed us because He has need of us. We are that colt.

Notice something else and notice it very carefully.
Exodus 13:12 That thou shalt set apart unto the Lord all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the Lord's.
13 And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.

Here we have that colt again. This colt is you and I.
We have the opportunity if we have not been “loosed” or “redeemed”, we can be redeemed.

Now, look at;
Mark 11:1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

“And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.”
They “found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met”.
That is where we are when God saves us, did you know that?
You choose.
You can turn from yourself and follow Jesus or you can continue to follow after your own will.
Two ways meet. Which way will you choose? Bound to sin or bound to the Lord.

“And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?”
There will always be opposition to you serving the Lord's need rather than your own or actually Satan's.
We are the wild colt in need of taming. In need of being “cut loose”.
God is calling.
Jesus is my choice.
Which is your choice?

It simply means that in the Resurrection, because we never die, we don’t marry each other. We live forever, married to Christ, like the angels, servants of Father God. Our devotion is to Him Alone forever. Paul addresses marriage in the same way in his first letter to the Corinthians. Basically saying that if you don’t have to have sex then don’t get married because it will distract your devotion to the Lord. ( 1 Corinthians 7)

when one is born again, and their spouse isn’t, it can bring on much distress and trouble… Paul was addressing such troubles. Likewise did Jesus. People of THIS world give themselves to each other, but in the resurrection we belong to the Lord.. forever! :)

You must take it in context from v. 36 and in the Hebrew mindset:

To renew the wine skins they would take the old dried up wine skin and submerge it under water for a while. They would bring the wine skin out of the water and they would start to rub olive oil on the wine skin. They would repeat this process until the wine skin was soft and flexible. The wine skins represent our hearts made soft and renewed by the mikvah (baptism) and the Ruach (Holy Spirit) to accept the true word of YHVH and the revelation of who YHVH and Yeshua (Jesus) are. Wine cheers the heart of man; oil makes his face shine, and bread strengthens man’s heart (Ps.104:15) - all are references to the Torah. A new heart and Ruach are for new vessels and both of them are preserved forever. (Ref: Ez. 36:25-28)

This all reinforces what Yeshua said to Nicodemus: “…Unless one is born of water and the Ruach, he cannot enter the reign of Elohim. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Ruach is Ruach. Yeshua’s is ultimately speaking of the 1st resurrection.

Here, Jesus discusses the truth of the resurrection.

He was having to answer the Sadduccees, a Jewish sect that denied the resurrection (and also denied the reality of angels and other spirits). In fact, they had come up with a hilarious hypothetical situation where one woman had had seven husbands in succession—each one of them dying before she finally died. “So,” they concluded, “if there really is a resurrection, then which one of these seven former husbands will be her husband in Heaven?”

In response, Jesus points out that there is no marriage in Heaven! Problem solved. In our marriage vows, we say, “till death do us part.” And that’s literally true!

Having been married for nearly 50 years, I have to admit that this is hard for me to hear. So, my wife and I have agreed we will still be “best buds” in Heaven!

In order to understand verse 27, you have to understand the whole illustration. Below is a chapter from the book Jesus-The Way.

His Illustration of Ten Minas

LUKE 19:11-28

JESUS’ ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEN MINAS

Though Jerusalem is Jesus’ destination, he may still be at the home of Zacchaeus with his disciples. They believe that “the Kingdom of God” is soon to be set up with Jesus as King. (Luke 19:11) They misunderstand this matter, just as they fail to grasp that Jesus must die. So he gives an illustration to help them to see that the Kingdom is yet a long way off.

He says: “A man of noble birth traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power for himself and to return.” (Luke 19:12) Such a trip would take time. Clearly Jesus is the “man of noble birth” who travels to a “distant land,” to heaven, where his Father will give him kingly power.

In the illustration, before the “man of noble birth” departs, he calls ten slaves and gives each a silver mina, telling them: “Do business with these until I come.” (Luke 19:13) Literal silver minas are valuable pieces of money. A mina amounts to the wages that an agricultural worker earns in over three months.

The disciples may discern that they are like the ten slaves in the illustration, for Jesus has already likened them to harvest workers. (Matthew 9:35-38) Of course, he has not asked them to bring in a harvest of grain. Rather, the harvest consists of other disciples who can find a place in the Kingdom of God. The disciples use what assets they have to produce more heirs of the Kingdom.

What more does Jesus reveal in this illustration? He says that citizens “hated [the man of noble birth] and sent out a body of ambassadors after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to become king over us.’” (Luke 19:14) The disciples know that the Jews do not accept Jesus​—some even want to kill him. After Jesus’ death and departure to heaven, the Jews in general show their view of him by persecuting his disciples. These opposers make it clear that they do not want Jesus as King.​—John 19:15, 16; Acts 4:13-18; 5:40.

As for the ten slaves, how do they use their minas until the “man of noble birth” receives “kingly power” and returns? Jesus relates: “When he eventually got back after having secured the kingly power, he summoned the slaves to whom he had given the money, in order to ascertain what they had gained by their business activity. So the first one came forward and said, ‘Lord, your mina gained ten minas.’ He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because in a very small matter you have proved yourself faithful, hold authority over ten cities.’ Now the second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, made five minas.’ He said to this one as well, ‘You too be in charge of five cities.’”​—Luke 19:15-19.

If the disciples perceive that they are like the slaves who use their assets to the full to make more disciples, they can rest assured that Jesus will be pleased. And they can trust that he will reward such diligence. Of course, not all of Jesus’ disciples have the same circumstances in life nor the same opportunities or abilities. Yet Jesus, who receives “kingly power,” will recognize and bless their loyal efforts at disciple-making.​—Matthew 28:19, 20.

Note a contrast, though, as Jesus concludes his illustration: “But another [slave] came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your mina that I kept hidden away in a cloth. You see, I was in fear of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow.’ He said to him, ‘By your own words I judge you, wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I am a harsh man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? So why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my coming, I would have collected it with interest.’ With that he said to those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’”​—Luke 19:20-24.

For failing to work to increase the wealth of his master’s kingdom, this slave experiences loss. The apostles are anticipating Jesus’ reigning in the Kingdom of God. So from what he says about this last slave, they likely perceive that if they are not diligent, they will not find a place in that Kingdom.

Jesus’ words must stimulate the loyal disciples to increased efforts. He concludes: “I say to you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” He adds that his enemies, who do not want him “to become king over them,” will experience execution. Then Jesus resumes his trip up to Jerusalem.​—Luke 19:26-28

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Yashpal, the parable in Luke 19 is found in verses 11–28. For the benefit of anyone who does not know what that says I will quote it below:

While they were listening to these things, he told another illustration, because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the Kingdom of God was going to appear instantly. 12 So he said: “A man of noble birth traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power for himself and to return. 13 Calling ten of his slaves, he gave them ten miʹnas and told them, ‘Do business with these until I come.’ 14 But his citizens hated him and sent out a body of ambassadors after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to become king over us.’ 15 “When he eventually got back after having secured the kingly power, he summoned the slaves to whom he had given the money, in order to ascertain what they had gained by their business activity.

16 So the first one came forward and said, ‘Lord, your miʹna gained ten miʹnas.’ 17 He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because in a very small matter you have proved yourself faithful, hold authority over ten cities.’ 18 Now the second came, saying, ‘Your miʹna, Lord, made five miʹnas.’ 19 He said to this one as well, ‘You too be in charge of five cities.’ 20 But another one came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your miʹna that I kept hidden away in a cloth. 21 You see, I was in fear of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow.’ 22 He said to him, ‘By your own words I judge you, wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I am a harsh man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow?

23 So why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my coming, I would have collected it with interest.’ 24 “With that he said to those standing by, ‘Take the miʹna from him and give it to the one who has the ten miʹnas.’ 25 But they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten miʹnas!’— 26 ‘I say to you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 27 Moreover, bring these enemies of mine here who did not want me to become king over them and execute them in front of me.’”

28 After he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. (NWT)

Jesus is journeying to Jerusalem when he gives this illustration. He may still be at the home of Zacchaeus with his disciples. They believe that “the Kingdom of God” is soon to be set up with Jesus as King. They completely misunderstand how God’s kingdom will be established. The disciples have not yet grasped that Jesus will have to be put to death and then be resurrected. Jesus relates this illustration to help them to see that the Kingdom is still a very long way off.

The parable tells of “a man of noble birth who traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power for himself and to return.” Such a trip would take a long time. Jesus is the “man of noble birth” and the “distant land,” to which he travels is heaven. Jehovah, his Father, will give him kingly power.

Prior to departure, the “man of noble birth” calls ten slaves and gives each a silver mina, telling them: “Do business with these until I come.” Literal silver minas were valuable pieces of money. A mina amounted to the wages that an agricultural worker earned in over three months.

The citizens “hated the man of noble birth and sent out a body of ambassadors after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to become king over us.’” The Jews do not accept Jesus. Some even want to kill him. After Jesus’ death and return to heaven, the Jews in general show their view of him by persecuting his disciples. These opposers make it clear that they do not want Jesus as King.​

When the man of noble birth eventually returns after securing the kingly power, he summoned the slaves to whom he had given the money. He needed to ascertain what they had gained by their business activities. So the first one came forward and said, ‘Lord, your mina gained ten minas.’ He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because in a very small matter you have proved yourself faithful, hold authority over ten cities.’ Now the second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, made five minas.’ He said to this one as well, ‘You too be in charge of five cities.”

“But another [slave] came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your mina that I kept hidden away in a cloth. You see, I was in fear of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow.’ He said to him, ‘By your own words I judge you, wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I am a harsh man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? So why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my coming, I would have collected it with interest.’ With that he said to those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.”

The disciples may discern that they are like the ten slaves in the illustration. Jesus had previously at Matthew 9:35–38 likened them to harvest workers, whose job was to gather in other disciples who could find a place in the Kingdom of God. He would later pronounce them ‘fishers of men.’ The disciples were to use whatever assets they had to produce more heirs of the Kingdom.

Jesus, now with kingly power, would be pleased if they did their best with their talents and he would reward their diligence. Not all of Jesus’ disciples have the same circumstances in life nor the same opportunities or abilities. Yet Jesus, will recognize and bless their loyal efforts at disciple-making.

The slave who failed to work to increase the wealth of his master’s kingdom experienced loss. The apostles are anticipating Jesus’ reigning in the Kingdom of God. So from what he says about this last slave, they likely perceive that if they are not diligent, they will not find a place in that Kingdom.

The loyal disciples must have been motivated by this parable to increase their efforts in disciple-making. Jesus ended the illustration by telling them that everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. He adds that his enemies, who do not want him “to become king over them,” will experience execution. Then Jesus resumes his trip up to Jerusalem.

What is the significance of this parable or illustration for us who are alive today, Yashpal?

People, Christians an non-Christians see it as teaching everyone to use their talents to the best of their abilities. And that’s correct. But the illustration has a more specific application. Jesus was addressing his disciples. He would soon be departing from earth. The disciples would not only have to carry on the work of disciple-making Jesus had started, they would have to accomplish it to a greater degree. This is what he told them on the night before his death;

John 14: 12 Most truly I say to you, whoever exercises faith in me will also do the works that I do; and he will do works greater than these, because I am going my way to the Father.

Jesus is at present, in his kingly power. Soon God’s ‘will will be done on earth as it is in heaven ‘ because the kingdom has come to earth.

True disciples of Christ continue to use their talents and abilities to gather new ones for the earthly paradise under the rule of Jehovah’s kingdom under Christ Jesus.

Good question. This is all about our response to authority. Interestingly it point out that there are degrees of bad behaviour and degrees of reward.

Those trusted with money we rewarded with the gain they have made. Now to the enemies who said they had completely rejected the kings authority. So he completely rejects them.

They could have simply gone to another kingdom but they advertise their rejection. How can you be a subject but reject the king? This by the way is a good description of a heretic. It’s not that they believe the wrong thing, they want to teach it as if it was the right thing.

The message is to be consistent. If you choose to live under a master, then do what he says. Do the job you are expected to do. If you don’t want to live under a master, just go elsewhere.

“Some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law” come to Jesus with a request which illustrates in no uncertain terms their hardened attitude to Christ in spite of the clear manifestations that he is the Messiah. “Teacher” they say, “we want to see a miraculous sign from you”. He has already given them many signs including one in the recent past (12:22) but they have not believed what they have seen. What they meant by “a sign” is very different from what the bible usually means. They want something that would compel faith, what is called in 16:1 “a sign from heaven”. They have already dismissed the signs that He has given them — healings, giving of sight and driving out demons. They are demanding “a sign” as a condition of faith. Which is putting God to the test. In other words, before they will believe in God, He must prove Himself to them! No wonder Jesus calls them “a wicked and adulterous generation” . This is how Israel behaved in the wilderness. God had promised. God had given them His word — but unless He did something compelling they would not believe. God would have to prove Himself.

But “signs” were given to strengthen faith, not to convince unbelievers. Jesus constantly refused to give signs to persuade people. Instead, He performed signs which provided evidence for those who were ready and willing to believe.

You will notice that in this case, Jesus does promise them a sign, but it will not be one of the kind they are seeking. Apart from anything else, this sign will only be in the future. They are responsible for believing in Him in the present, but if they refuse to do this, then at a point in the future, they will be given a sign which will confirm His position as Messiah, or as Son of Man and which will be given in such a way as to condemn them. The “sign of the prophet Jonah” was one of resurrection. After “three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish” Jonah was cast up on the shore near Ninevah. To the men of Ninevah this came as confirmation of his standing as God’s prophet and thus of his declaration of judgment against them.

So it would be with Christ’s resurrection. According to Paul, speaking to the men of Athens, God “has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead” (Acts 17:31).

The sign of the prophet Jonah demanded repentance, as Jesus demands repentance of the people listening to him. However, these men refused to repent in spite of all the signs that they had seen. Jesus warns them that “The men of Ninevah” (to whom Jonah had preached) “will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it ; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now one greater than Jonah is here”. But not only the Ninevites, but also the “Queen of the South” (the Queen of Sheba) “will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now one greater than Solomon is here”.

What Jesus is saying is that the Ninevites responded to a mere prophet ; but these Israelites refused to repent at the preaching of the Son of Man, the Son of God. The Queen of the South made every effort to hear Solomon’s wisdom and acknowledge it ; but these men will not listen to Jesus with his far superior wisdom.

We today must realize that we have all the evidence that we need in the gospel, in the Word of God. We do not need to look for signs, nor may we rely on the mere hearing of the gospel. We must repent, believe and produce fruit, both of word and action, that will demonstrate that our hearts have been renewed.

Reference. The King and His Kingdom, by John Legg. Evangelical Press 2004. pp 235–238.

Now as they were listening to these things, He proceeded to tell a parable, because He was approaching Jerusalem and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to be brought to light and shown forth immediately. He therefore said, A certain nobleman went into a distant country to obtain for himself a kingdom and then to return. Calling ten of his [own] bond servants, he gave them ten minas [each equal to about one hundred days' wages or nearly twenty dollars] and said to them, Buy and sell with these while I go and then return. But his citizens detested him and sent an embassy after him to say, We do not want this man to become ruler over us. When he returned after having received the kingdom, he ordered these bond servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know how much each one had made by buying and selling. The first one came before him, and he said, Lord, your mina has made ten [additional] minas. And he said to him, Well done, excellent bond servant! Because you have been faithful and trustworthy in a very little [thing], you shall have authority over ten cities. The second one also came and said, Lord, your mina has made five more minas. And he said also to him, And you will take charge over five cities. Then another came and said, Lord, here is your mina, which I have kept laid up in a handkerchief. For I was [constantly] afraid of you, because you are a stern (hard, severe) man; you pick up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow. He said to the servant, I will judge and condemn you out of your own mouth, you wicked slave! You knew [did you] that I was a stern (hard, severe) man, picking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow? Then why did you not put my money in a bank, so that on my return, I might have collected it with interest? And he said to the bystanders, Take the mina away from him and give it to him who has the ten minas. And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas [already]! And [said Jesus,] I tell you that to everyone who gets and has will more be given, but from the man who does not get and does not have, even what he has will be taken away. (Luke 19:11-‬26 AMPC)

Jesus was describing Himself to the people. He is the Messiah that the Jews were waiting for, the Messiah to rescue them from the tyranny of the Romans and to restore the kingdom of Israel as it was in the days of King David.

He gives us gifts and talents and ability. The servants are those who are His followers (servants in the service of the kingdom of God). Those who bear fruits (multiply minnas ; bringing souls to the kingdom of God and faithful in things of God) and those who don't (who keeps the gift of salvation to himself and unfaithful in their faith) the unfruitful vine.

Jesus will come again as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is coming soon to claim His inheritance and to establish His kingdom the kingdom of God on Earth. The citizens that detested Him are the evildoers who are unbelievers.

Luke 10:41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. 42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Martha no doubt was trying to be a good host, do the best she can for her Lord. But she became frantic, fretted that her presentation would not be up to par for the Son of God. Because of her panic state, possibly thoughts of failure kicked in and she quickly became irritable with Mary for leaving all the work up to her.

When we try and please our Lord with works to make us look good, it’s then a product of our flesh, we will always fail. We are always to point to God’s Glory as what is good. Any good we do for him comes from his direction and power to follow through so that we can never boast.

Very interesting illustration from Jesus when explaining to his disciples about working for him while he was away - sadly one of the disciples failed to listen and work for his master in gaining if you like interest on his money were as the others gained interest:

We should ask ourselves if we follow the message of Jesus do we listen to him and work hard for his Kingdom?

enjoy this research:

Luke: 19: 11–26 - While they were listening to these things, he told another illustration, because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the Kingdom of God was going to appear instantly.+ 12 So he said: “A man of noble birth traveled to a distant land+ to secure kingly power for himself and to return. 13 Calling ten of his slaves, he gave them ten miʹnas and told them, ‘Do business with these until I come.’+ 14 But his citizens hated him and sent out a body of ambassadors after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to become king over us.’15 “When he eventually got back after having secured the kingly power, he summoned the slaves to whom he had given the money, in order to ascertain what they had gained by their business activity.+ 16 So the first one came forward and said, ‘Lord, your miʹna gained ten miʹnas.’+ 17 He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because in a very small matter you have proved yourself faithful, hold authority over ten cities.’+ 18 Now the second came, saying, ‘Your miʹna, Lord, made five miʹnas.’+ He said to this one as well, ‘You too be in charge of five cities.’ 20 But another one came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your miʹna that I kept hidden away in a cloth. 21 You see, I was in fear of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow.’+22 He said to him, ‘By your own words I judge you, wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I am a harsh man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow?+ 23 So why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my coming, I would have collected it with interest.’

24 “With that he said to those standing by, ‘Take the miʹna from him and give it to the one who has the ten miʹnas.’+ 25 But they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten miʹnas!’— 26 ‘I say to you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away

Note this example: regarding Luke 19: 1

Matthew 13:3

• illustrations: Or “parables.” The Greek word pa·ra·bo·leʹ, which literally means “a placing beside (together),” may be in the form of a parable, a proverb, or an illustration. Jesus often explains a thing by ‘placing it beside,’ or comparing it with, another similar thing. (Mr 4:30) His illustrations were short and usually fictitious narratives from which a moral or spiritual truth could be drawn.
• Luke 19:12
• to secure kingly power: Or “to secure a kingdom.” The Greek word ba·si·leiʹa, most often rendered “kingdom,” has a broad meaning and often refers to a royal government as well as to the territory and peoples under the rule of a king. It may also signify kingship, the royal office or position of the king, with its accompanying dignity, power, and authority. In the Roman Empire, it was not uncommon for a person of noble birth to travel to Rome in quest of kingly power. Jesus’ parable may well have reminded his listeners of Archelaus, a son of Herod the Great. Before Herod the Great died, he designated Archelaus as heir to rulership over Judea and other areas. However, to secure the rulership, Archelaus first made the long journey to Rome in order to get the approval of Caesar Augustus.
• Luke 19:13
• minas: A Greek mina was not a coin but a unit of weight of some 340 g (10.9 oz t) and, according to ancient Greek writers, was reckoned to have a monetary value equal to 100 drachmas. Since the drachma was worth nearly as much as a denarius, a mina was a considerable sum. A Greek mina was different from the Hebrew mina.​
• Luke 19:23
• money: bank: In the parable of the minas in Luke’s Gospel, as well as in the illustration about the talents in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus referred to a bank and to bankers who give interest on money deposited with them. (Mt 25:14-30; Lu 19:12-27) The Greek word traʹpe·za, here rendered “bank,” literally means “table.” (Mt 15:27) When associated with financial operations, such as the money changers, this word refers to a table or a counter for displaying coins. (Mt 21:12; Mr 11:15; Joh 2:15) During the first century C.E., moneylenders, or bankers, were prominent in Israel and surrounding nations.
• interest: The Law forbade the Israelites to charge interest on loans to needy fellow Jews. (Ex 22:25) But interest was specifically allowed on loans to foreigners, likely for business ventures. (De 23:20) It seems that in Jesus’ day, it was common to receive interest on funds deposited with moneylenders.
• His Illustration of Ten Minas

LUKE 19:11-28

• JESUS’ ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEN MINAS

Though Jerusalem is Jesus’ destination, he may still be at the home of Zacchaeus with his disciples. They believe that “the Kingdom of God” is soon to be set up with Jesus as King. (Luke 19:11) They misunderstand this matter, just as they fail to grasp that Jesus must die. So he gives an illustration to help them to see that the Kingdom is yet a long way off.

He says: “A man of noble birth traveled to a distant land to secure kingly power for himself and to return.” (Luke 19:12) Such a trip would take time. Clearly Jesus is the “man of noble birth” who travels to a “distant land,” to heaven, where his Father will give him kingly power.

In the illustration, before the “man of noble birth” departs, he calls ten slaves and gives each a silver mina, telling them: “Do business with these until I come.” (Luke 19:13) Literal silver minas are valuable pieces of money. A mina amounts to the wages that an agricultural worker earns in over three months.

The disciples may discern that they are like the ten slaves in the illustration, for Jesus has already likened them to harvest workers. (Matthew 9:35-38) Of course, he has not asked them to bring in a harvest of grain. Rather, the harvest consists of other disciples who can find a place in the Kingdom of God. The disciples use what assets they have to produce more heirs of the Kingdom.

What more does Jesus reveal in this illustration? He says that citizens “hated [the man of noble birth] and sent out a body of ambassadors after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to become king over us.’” (Luke 19:14) The disciples know that the Jews do not accept Jesus—some even want to kill him. After Jesus’ death and departure to heaven, the Jews in general show their view of him by persecuting his disciples. These opposers make it clear that they do not want Jesus as King.—John 19:15, 16; Acts 4:13-18; 5:40.

As for the ten slaves, how do they use their minas until the “man of noble birth” receives “kingly power” and returns? Jesus relates: “When he eventually got back after having secured the kingly power, he summoned the slaves to whom he had given the money, in order to ascertain what they had gained by their business activity. So the first one came forward and said, ‘Lord, your mina gained ten minas.’ He said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because in a very small matter you have proved yourself faithful, hold authority over ten cities.’ Now the second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, made five minas.’ He said to this one as well, ‘You too be in charge of five cities.’”—Luke 19:15-19.

If the disciples perceive that they are like the slaves who use their assets to the full to make more disciples, they can rest assured that Jesus will be pleased. And they can trust that he will reward such diligence. Of course, not all of Jesus’ disciples have the same circumstances in life nor the same opportunities or abilities. Yet Jesus, who receives “kingly power,” will recognize and bless their loyal efforts at disciple-making.—Matthew 28:19, 20.

Note a contrast, though, as Jesus concludes his illustration: “But another [slave] came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your mina that I kept hidden away in a cloth. You see, I was in fear of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow.’ He said to him, ‘By your own words I judge you, wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I am a harsh man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? So why did you not put my money in a bank? Then on my coming, I would have collected it with interest.’ With that he said to those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’”—Luke 19:20-24.

For failing to work to increase the wealth of his master’s kingdom, this slave experiences loss. The apostles are anticipating Jesus’ reigning in the Kingdom of God. So from what he says about this last slave, they likely perceive that if they are not diligent, they will not find a place in that Kingdom.

Jesus’ words must stimulate the loyal disciples to increased efforts. He concludes: “I say to you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” He adds that his enemies, who do not want him “to become king over them,” will experience execution. Then Jesus resumes his trip up to Jerusalem.—Luke 19:26-28.

Hi. We see in verse 11 Jesus was given a parable or illustration. The faithful followers were producing more “minas”, they were busy with the spiritual thing, His business. One was not busy with spiritual things. Jesus rejected him. The “man” is Jesus Christ. He was soon going to take a long trip “abroad,” back to his Father in heaven. Jesus was going to do this after his death and resurrection. There he was to sit down “at the right hand of God, from then on awaiting until his enemies should be placed as a stool for his feet.” (Heb. 10:12, 13) It would be a long time until he received from his Father the command to take full kingdom power, but at that time he would first inspect and reward his “slaves.” He would expect them to be at harmony, attending to his ‘business,’ and not at odds with one another. After the inspection was completed he would oust his enemies from the earth, as shown at Luke 19:15-27.—Ps. 110:1-3. This will take place at Armageddon.

Re your query: What does Luke 20:40 mean?

For they no longer had the courage to ask him a single question.

The following information is based on research from one of my favourite bible references- information which is taken from the Bible Encyclopaedia Insight on the Scriptures –

Verse 38 -39 helps to appreciate why that thought was recorded:

38: He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him.”

”39 In response some of the scribes said: “Teacher, you spoke well.”

The Sadducees were likewise silenced on the question of the resurrection, and “no longer did they have the courage to ask him a single question.” (Luke 20:27-40) The scribes fared no better. After one of them had had an exchange with Jesus, “nobody had the courage anymore to question him.”

when his enemies sought to trap him with questions, he turned the tables on them, silencing them.—Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:34; Luke 20:40.

“Teacher, You Spoke Well”

In Luke chapter 20, verses 27-40, is recorded another outstanding example of effective use of God’s Word. Some of the Sadducees had approached Jesus with a question. They presented Jesus with a situation that they thought showed the foolishness of believing that the dead would live again. They told about a woman who had been the wife of seven husbands, one after the other. “In the resurrection, of which one of them does she become the wife?” they asked. The answer that Jesus gave obviously was not at all what they expected. They evidently had never even considered the possibility that those resurrected would not marry but, in this respect, would be like the angels. Yet, more was needed in order to make the answer persuasive.

Jesus realized that the real problem of the Sadducees was that they did not believe in the resurrection. So he directed special attention to that. His argument was drawn from the writings of Moses, from Exodus 3:6, which the Sadducees professed to believe. He reasoned: “That the dead are raised up even Moses disclosed, in the account about the thornbush, when he calls Jehovah ‘the God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob.’” But could the Sadducees see an allusion to the resurrection in those words? Not until Jesus added: “He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him.” It was obvious: Lifeless objects as well as people can have a Creator, but only living people can have a God, One who is their object of devotion and worship. If Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were simply dead and buried, with no further life prospects, Jehovah might have said to Moses, ‘I was their God.’ But that is not what he said. After hearing how Jesus reasoned from the Scriptures on this matter, is it any wonder that some of the scribes responded: “Teacher, you spoke well”?

“Sadducees say there is neither resurrection nor angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees publicly declare them all.” It was in connection with the resurrection and brother-in-law marriage that a group of Sadducees attempted to stump Christ Jesus. But he silenced them. By referring to the writings of Moses, which the Sadducees professed to accept, Jesus disproved their contention that there is no resurrection. (Mt 22:23-34; Mr 12:18-27; Lu 20:27-40)