Matthew 25:14

The Parable of the Talents · Matthew 25:14–30
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Translations

Modern
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
Traditional
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Literal
For it is like a man going on a journey who called his own servants and delivered his possessions to them.
Latin
Sicut enim homo peregre proficiscens, vocavit servos suos, et tradidit illis bona sua.

Original

Greek
English
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.

Notes

This parable teaches that the Lord expects his servants to be faithful to the task given to them while waiting for his return. The delay of Christ’s return will cause some to do evil things (Matthew 24:48–49), some to become inactive (25:3), and others may become fearfully passive (25:18).

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

Events

Parallels

Luke 19:11–27

Glossary

Antichrist Banker, Banking Book of Revelation Debt Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Riches Talent Tribulation

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Illustrated Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Faithfulness: Exhortation To Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Ten Virgins and of the Talents Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Talents Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Judgment: The General Kingdom of Heaven: To a Man, Traveling Into a Far Country, Who Called his Servants Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Parables: Parables of Christ: Talents Probation: Taught in Parables of the Talents and Pounds Punishment: According to Deeds: The Parable of the Talents Responsibility: According to Privilege Servant: Good: Servants in the Parable of the Pounds and the Parable of the Talents Steward of the Talents Travellers of Distinction: Before Setting out Gave Employment to Their Servants Trustee: The Parable of the Pounds Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Good: The Talents