# Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to tell the parable he began in [Luke 19:11](./11.md).
# The nobleman
The nobleman had become king. See how you translated this in [Luke 19:12](./11.md).
# them that stood by
"the people who were standing near them"
# mina
A mina was 600 grams, probably of silver. Each mina was equal to 100 days' wages, what people would be paid for about four months' work. See how you translated this in [Luke 19:13](./13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
# he has ten minas.
"he already has ten minas!"