馬太福音 25:14-16 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The parable of the talents. I. THE MASTER AND HIS SERVANTS . 1 . The Master ' s departure. This parable is the complement of the last. The two together cover both sides of the Christian life—the contemplative and the active. The burning lamp represents the life of faith and worship kindled by the presence of the Holy Spirit. The trading represents the outward life of active work for Christ. Under all ordinary circumstances the two must be combined. A living faith cannot... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The parable of the talents. This parable is naturally associated with that of the ten virgins. In both we have the time for preparation, the crisis of judgment, the differences of conduct, and subsequent results. But this second parable treats of higher responsibilities and graver issues. Here we have a specific trust; the duty is more than watching, it is diligent working; and the rewards and punishments are proportionately greater. We pass from the joys of the kingdom and the possibility... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The parable of the talents. There are three parables which illustrate the relation of work and wages in the kingdom of heaven—the labourers in the vineyard, the pounds, and the talents. What this parable chiefly illustrates is that men are rewarded, not solely in proportion to the quantity of work produced, but that their ability and the means at their disposal are taken into account. And in order that this life be a fair field for the test of fidelity, two or three things are requisite, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The talents. This, like the preceding parable, refers immediately to the professed followers of Christ. It probably has a special, though certainly not exclusive, application to ministers and those distinguished by office in the Churches. We have to consider— I. THE TALENTS . 1 . These are not the natural faculties. 2 . They are the gifts of grace and providence. (a) the ordinary; (b) the extraordinary. There is a manifestation of the Spirit given to every man... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

Unto one he gave five talents. The talent of silver (taking silver as worth a little over 5s. an ounce) was nearly equivalent to £400 of our money. It is from the use of the word "talents" in this parable that we moderns have derived its common meaning of natural gifts and endowments. The three principal slaves receive a certain amount of property to use for their master's profit. To every man. To all is given some grace or faculty which they have to employ to the glory of God. "Unto every... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

Christ's relation to our talent trusts. Eastern workpeople were mostly what we should call slaves. They were provided for by their masters, and their profit belonged to their master. I. CHRIST 'S TALENT TRUSTS . This parable is true of ordinary endowments; the common gifts and abilities of men. We are to see it in the Christian light. All our gifts, powers, and possessions are trusts, not ours to hold, only ours to use; and concerning the use of them all God will surely inquire one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

The moral value of our responsibilities. Several distinct lines of thought open out from this parable. 1 . The diversity of the talents with which men are entrusted. 2 . The common responsibility of all before God, be their talents few or many. 3 . The certainty found in the very nature of a trust, that a reckoning day must come. 4 . The true apprehension of life is gained by treating it as a stewardship. 5 . The apparent insignificance of a man's talent can never excuse... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:16

Went . The one who had received the five talents, the mark of the greatest trust, lost no time, but betook himself to business with zeal and energy. Traded with the same ( εἰργα ì σατο ἐν αὐτοῖς , made gain with them ) . The verb is applied to husbandry or any work by which profit is obtained. A special method of increasing the allotted sum is mentioned in Matthew 25:27 ; but here the term is general, and implies only that the slave used the money in some business which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:14

For the kingdom of heaven ... - The “parable of the talents” was spoken still further to illustrate the manner in which he would deal with people at his return to judgment. The words “the kingdom, of heaven” are not in the original, but are very properly inserted by the translators. The design of the parable is to teach that those who improve their talents or faculties in the cause of religion who improve them to their own salvation and in doing good to others shall be proportionally rewarded;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:15

Five talents - See the notes at Matthew 18:24. The word “talents” here is used to denote indefinitely “a large sum,” and is designed to refer to the endowments conferred on people. We have retained in our language the word “talent” as referring to the abilities or gifts of men.According to his several ability - According to the ability of each one. According as he saw each one was adapted to improve it. So in the church and the world. God gives people stations which he judges them adapted to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:15

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