[361]Jesus gave to his disciples a parable designated the parable of the
pounds, in which he pictured himself as a certain nobleman going into a
far country to receive a kingdom and to return; and he shows that this
nobleman does return. "He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a
far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he
called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto
them, Occupy till I come.... 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 money." (Luke 19:12-15) A
similar picture and lesson is taught by the parable of the talents.
(Matthew 25:14) As further evidence of his return, Jesus said: "When the
Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him,
then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory; and before him shall be
gathered all nations."--Matthew 25:31,32.
[362]Just a short time before his crucifixion he was teaching his
disciples. They understood, though imperfectly, that he was to be taken
from them. His disciples were troubled at this information. Then Jesus,
speaking plainly to them, said: "Let not your heart be troubled: ye
believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many
mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
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