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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:14

Called his own servants - God never makes the children of men proprietors of his goods. They are formed by his power, and upheld by his bounty; and they hold their lives and their goods, as in many of our ancient tenures, quamdiu domino placuerit - at the will of their Lord. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:15

Unto one he gave five talents - to every man according to his several ability - The duties men are called to perform are suited to their situations, and the talents they receive. The good that any man has he has received from God, as also the ability to improve that good. God's graces and temporal mercies are suited to the power which a man has of improving them. To give eminent gifts to persons incapable of properly improving them, would be only to lead into a snare. The talent which each... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:15

Verse 15 Matthew 25:15.To every one according to his own ability. By this term Christ does not distinguish between natural gifts and the gifts of the Spirit; for we have neither power nor skill (688) which ought not to be acknowledged as having been received from God; and, therefore, whoever shall determine to give God his share will leave nothing for himself. What then is meant by saying, that the master of the house gives to each person more or less, according to his own ability? It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

Parable of the ten virgins. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) This parable, as a continuation of the teaching of the last chapter, sets forth the necessity of having and retaining grace unto the end, in order to be able to welcome the advent of Christ. The duty of watchfulness and preparation for the great day is, of course, implied and set forth ( Matthew 25:13 ); but the point is that the oil of God's grace alone enables the soul to meet the bridegroom joyfully, without dismay. The usual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The parable of the ten virgins. I. THEY GO FORTH . 1 . The kingdom of heaven. Here, as elsewhere, that kingdom is the visible Church. But the present parable seems to relate to a part only of the kingdom, a portion of the Church. There may possibly be no spiritual significance in the word "virgins." Like the number ten, perhaps a common number at such times, it may belong merely to the structure, the imagery of the parable; young unmarried women were and are usually attendants of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The ten virgins. I. CHRIST INVITES HIS CHURCH TO SHARE HIS JOY . Here is a festal occasion, and the joy and splendour of it will not be complete unless the virgin friends of the bride go forth to meet the bridegroom with their lamps illuminating the gay scene. More than once is the gospel gladness compared to that of a wedding. Under such an image the service and the warfare of life are for the moment forgotten, and its bright, glad side is brought to light. This too is to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

Parable of the ten virgins. This parable illustrates chiefly these three things: the meaning of our Lord's command to watch; its reason; and the means of fulfilling it. I. IT SHOWS US THAT IT DOES NOT MEAN , BE ALWAYS ON THE WATCH , BUT , BE ALWAYS PREPARED . The fisherman's wife who spends her time on the pier head watching for the boats cannot be so well prepared to give her husband a comfortable reception as the woman who is busy about her household... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The virgins. Amongst the great truths taught in this parable we notice these. I. THAT RELIGION ADMITS OF NO NEUTRALITY . 1 . In either things men may be indifferent. 2 . But the relations of existence forbid neutrality in religion. II. THAT UNBELIEF IS THE PARALYZER OF RELIGIOUS ENERGY . 1 . The world appeals vividly to sense. 2 . The foolish sleep without oil in their vessels. 3 . Even the wise are found sleeping. III. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:12

I know you not. They had not been in the bridal company, nor joined in the festive procession, so the bridegroom could only answer from within that he had no knowledge of them. What is meant spiritually by this rejection is doubtful. This is not a solitary instance of the use of the expression. In the sermon on the mount Christ declared that his sentence on those that professed, but practised not, would be, "I never knew you: depart from me!" ( Matthew 7:23 ). He is said to know those whom... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:13

Watch therefore. This is the lesson which the Lord draws from the parable, as elsewhere he gives the same warning, e.g. Luke 12:35 , repeated by the apostle ( 1 Thessalonians 5:2 , 1 Thessalonians 5:6 ). Ye know neither the day nor the hour [ wherein the Son of man cometh ]. The words in brackets are omitted by the earlier uncials, the Vulgate, Syriac, etc., and are to be regarded as an exegetical interpolation (comp. Matthew 24:42 ). Tertullian well says, "Ut pendula... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 25:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:13

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