E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:16
traded with = trafficked or wrought in (Greek. en. App-104 .) The virgins wait: the servants work. made them. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for "gained". read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 25:15
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.The true standard for distribution of wealth is not, as expressed by the Marxist view, "to each according to his need," but rather to each "according to his ability." The reason lies in the fact that without ability, even that which a man receives shall be wasted, neglected, or diminished, and in the law of economic progress there can never be, in the final... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 25:16
Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents. In like manner he also that received the two gained other two. But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.A remarkable difference in this and the parable of the virgins is seen in the fact that, whereas they WAITED for the Lord's appearing, these servants were... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 25:15
Matthew 25:15. Unto one he gave five talents— See the note on Mat 25:30 and Prideaux's preface to his Connection, p. 20. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:15
15. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one—While the proportion of gifts is different in each, the same fidelity is required of all, and equally rewarded. And thus there is perfect equity. to every man according to his several ability—his natural capacity as enlisted in Christ's service, and his opportunities in providence for employing the gifts bestowed on him. and straightway took his journey—Compare Matthew 21:33, where the same departure is ascribed to God,... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:16
16. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same—expressive of the activity which he put forth and the labor he bestowed. and made them other five talents. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 25:3-46
VI. THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AND REJECTION OF THE KING 19:3-25:46This section of the Gospel continues Jesus’ instruction of His disciples in preparation for their future (Matthew 19:3 to Matthew 20:34). Then Jesus presented Himself formally to Israel as her King with His triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17). This resulted in strong rejection by Israel’s leaders (Matthew 21:18 to Matthew 22:46). Consequently Jesus pronounced His rejection of Israel (ch. 23). Finally He revealed to His disciples... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 25:14-30
The parable of the talents 25:14-30The other important quality that will make a servant blessed when Jesus returns, in addition to prudence, is faithfulness (cf. Matthew 24:45-46). This parable explains what Jesus regards as faithfulness. Essentially it involves using what God has entrusted to one to advance His interests in the world. It involves making a spiritual profit with the deposit God has entrusted to each disciple (cf. James 2:14-26). The parable of the ten virgins speaks of... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 25:15
In New Testament times a talent (Gr. talanton) was a unit of exchange. Its value depended on the type of metal that was in view-gold, silver, or copper. The talents in this parable may have been silver, though this is not important. The Greek word argyrion in Matthew 25:18 can mean either "money" or "silver." Originally a talent was a measure of weight, between 58 and 80 pounds. [Note: Walter Bauer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, s.v.... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:15
talents. Greek. talanton. Occurs only here, and in Matthew 18:24 . See App-51 . Hence the word comes to be used now of any gift entrusted to one for use. every man = each one. according to. Greek. kata. App-104 . his several ability = his own peculiar capacity. took his journey. Same as "travelling" in Matthew 25:14 . read more