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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:30

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

Modern
And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Traditional
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Literal
And cast out the worthless servant into the outer darkness—there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.’
Latin
Et inutilem servum ejicite in tenebras exteriores: illic erit fletus, et stridor dentium.

Original

Greek
English
And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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 Darkness Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Lake of Fire Place of the Dead Riches Talent Tribulation

Topics

Character of the Wicked: Unprofitable Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Colors: Black: A Symbol of Affliction and Calamity Darkness: |Outer Darkness| Death: Second Eternal Death is Described as Outer Darkness Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Gnashing of Teeth: General Scriptures Concerning 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 Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful in the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the Pounds Sorrow of the Lost Steward of the Talents Teeth: Gnashing (Grinding) of, Usually Signifying Anger or Extreme Pain The Gifts of God: Illustrated Titles and Names of the Wicked: Unprofitable Servants Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Weeping in Destruction