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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:15

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

Modern
To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
Traditional
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Literal
And indeed, to one he gave five talents; and to one, two; and to one, one—to each according to his own ability. And he left the region.
Latin
Et uni dedit quinque talenta, alii autem duo, alii vero unum, unicuique secundum propriam virtutem: et profectus est statim.

Original

Greek
English
To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.

Notes

Matthew 25:14–30

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).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

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 Principalities and Powers Riches Talent Tribulation

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Faithfulness: Exhortation To Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual God-Given Talents 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 Talent: Value of Parables of The The Gifts of God: Illustrated Trustee: The Parable of the Pounds Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Good: The Talents