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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:29

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

Modern
For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Traditional
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Literal
For everyone having will be given, and he will have in abundance. But the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away from him.
Latin
…omni enim habenti dabitur, et abundabit: ei autem qui non habet, et quod videtur habere, auferetur ab eo.

Original

Greek
English
For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Notes

Matthew 25:29

God gives plenty of grace to those who are faithful with what they already have (see Matthew 13:12).

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 Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Riches Talent Tribulation

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked 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 Risk Taking Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful in the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the Pounds Steward of the Talents The Gifts of God: Illustrated Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Using Talents Works: Good: The Talents