Luke 19:13

his ten servants Rather, ten servants of his own; for such a noble would count his servants by hundreds.

ten pounds The minawas 100 drachmas (Luke 15:8), and was worth £3. 6s.8 d.in nominal value. The word is a corruption of the Hebrew maneh. (2 Chronicles 9:16.) A comparison of this parable with that of the Talents(Matthew 25:14-30) will shew the wide diversities between the two. Archelaus did actually leave money in the charge of some of his servants, especially entrusting Philippus to look after his pecuniary interests in his absence.

Occupy Rather, Trade, negotiamini.Psalms 107:23, "that... occupy their businessin great waters" (Prayer-Book). For the command see 1 Peter 4:10.

till I come Another reading (ἐν ᾧ, א, A, B, D, &c.) would mean -while I am on my journey," but would involve a very dubious sense of erchomai.