Mateus 25:28-29 NVT

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 25:28

The sentence on the unprofitable servant follows. It is to be observed that he is punished, not for fraud, theft, malversation, but for omission. He had left undone that which he ought to have done. Take therefore the talent from him. The forfeiture of the talent was just and natural. It was given to him for a special purpose; he had not carried this out; therefore it could be his no longer. A limb unused loses its powers; grace unemployed is withdrawn. God's Spirit will not always strive... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

Unto every one that hath … abundance ( Matthew 13:12 ). So we have seen in the first part of the parable. The proverb says, "Money makes money;" a man who has capital finds various means of increasing it; it grows as it is judiciously employed. Thus the grace of God, duly stirred up and exercised, receives continual accession, "grace for grace" ( John 1:16 ). The Christian's spiritual forces are developed by being properly directed; Providence puts in his way added opportunities, and as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

The Divine law of increase. Jesus Christ here enunciates a deep and far-reaching principle. It is one which at first sight may strike us as harsh and even as unjust; yet a little consideration should reveal its absolute equity. So great and important a law cannot be without its serious lessons of warning and encouragement. I. THE SCORE OF THE LAW . 1 . In external nature. We not only see the survival of the fittest, but its propagation and extension. Those plants and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

The law of rewards. Trust comes to the trustworthy. Opportunities are taken away from those who fail to use them. "Men, here on earth, give to him that hath, and faithful work is rewarded by openings of a higher kind." "Non-user tends to invalidate legal right. A muscle that is not exercised tends to degenerate and lose its power." Dods calls this verse, "the law of spiritual capital." "However little grace we seem to have to begin with, it is this we must invest, and so nurse it into size... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:29

For unto every one that hath shall be given - See the notes at Matthew 13:12. This seems to be a proverbial expression. It means, whosoever rightly improves what is committed to him shall receive more, or shall be rewarded; but he that misimproves what is committed to him shall not be rewarded. In pecuniary matters in the literal sense of this parable they who improve their money by industry or merchandise increase it. They who do not who are indolent or vicious lose what they did possess, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 25:28-29

Matthew 25:28-29 . Take therefore the talent from him Ye angels, the ministers of my will, take from him the blessing which he has thus abused, and give it unto him which hath ten talents As a further token of my acceptance and favour. The master, who in disposing of the talents at first acted as an absolute owner and bountiful benefactor, now acts as a judge, and takes the talent from the unfaithful servant to punish him, and gives it to him that was eminently faithful, to reward him.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

134. The three employees (Matthew 25:14-30)In the second story, a businessman who went away on a journey left his business in the care of three trusted employees. He gave money to the three men, the amounts they received varying according to their business abilities. Two of the men worked well and made good profits, but the third was lazy and did nothing (Matthew 25:14-18).When the owner returned, he was pleased to see that the first two men had worked well, and he rewarded them by giving them... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:28

from = away from. Greek. apo. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:29

not. Greek. me. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Matthew 25:9 , Matthew 25:12 , Matthew 25:24 , Matthew 9:26 , Mat 9:43 , Mat 9:44 , Mat 9:45 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 25:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 25:14-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:29

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