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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:19

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

Modern
After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
Traditional
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Literal
And after much time, the master of those servants comes and settles the account with them.
Latin
Post multum vero temporis venit dominus servorum illorum, et posuit rationem cum eis.

Original

Greek
English
After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

Notes

Matthew 25:19

After a long time: This emphasizes the long wait for Christ's return (Matthew 24:45–51).

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 Riches Talent Tribulation

Topics

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 Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of 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 The Gifts of God: Illustrated Trustee: The Parable of the Pounds Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Good: The Talents