Whoever diligently uses the powers and means of grace the lord has given in such a servant. First, the master stayed away for a long time matthew 25. For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. The one who received five talents doubled that, as did the one who received two talents. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents in matthew 25.
This continuity of thought makes the parable of the talents verses 1430 a fitting complement to the preceding parable. It is indeed unfortunate that the term talent means something very different today from what our lord meant when he told this parable. Chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. These small group studies of matthew contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, teaching points, and applications. Thenat the time referred to at the close of the preceding chapter, the time of the lords second coming to reward his faithful servants and take vengeance on the faithless.
Since the end of the world is such an uplifting topic, jesus continues talking about it with 3 more parables. In the application of this parable it is appropriate to see these talents as life. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. The one who had received the five talents went off at. Matthew 25, the twentyfifth chapter of the gospel of matthew, consists of three parables of jesus. Spurgeon bible study tools, bible commentary library. For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves, and entrusted his possessions to them. The judgment of the nations of matthew 25 happens immediately after the glorious return of jesus matthew 25. An ongoing study through the the new testament book of matthew at calvary chapel ontario oregon featuring pastor paul leboutillier. Study the bible online using commentary on matthew 25 and more. The parable of the talents is one of the well known parables of jesus christ. In this scripture, jesus is telling the disciples another parable about the kingdom of heaven. The great white throne judgment of revelation 20 is based on what is written in the book of life.
In the book of genesis we see that god placed adam in the garden to. The first parable is a story about ten young women taking their lamps to meet the bridegroom for a nighttime wedding. The religious authorities were unhappy about jesus before the triumphal entry on palm sunday 21. The first and the second servants explain that they each put their talents to work, and have doubled the value of. He gives five talents a large unit of money 1 to the first servant, two talents to the second, and one talent to the. Matthew 25 nkjv the parable of the wise and foolish bible. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Mar 23, 2014 an ongoing study through the the new testament book of matthew at calvary chapel ontario oregon featuring pastor paul leboutillier. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments. An interpretation of matthew 24 25 by thomas ice part 38 matthew 25. Matthew 25 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. To show us more clearly the nature and duty of christian watchfulness, to which he exhorts us in the preceding verse, our saviour immediately subjoins another parable, wherein he represents to us the different characters of a faithful and slothful servant, and the difference of their future acceptation. Matthew 25 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents in. The parable of the talents is a parable about the kingdom of heaven, and the man represents jesus. Let me call your attention to the most important elements of the parable, as i now understand it. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one. Matthew 25 nkjv the parable of the wise and foolish. The parable in question is the one concerning the rich man who gives talents to three of his servants and then sets out on a journey matt 25. The talent was the largest measurement of money in those days. The man called his servants and gave them his goods to keep until he returned.
Five lessons for our lives from the parable of the talents. He gives five talents a large unit of money 1 to the first servant. Matthew 25 seven woes to the scribes and pharisees 23 then jesus t said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 u the scribes and the pharisees v sit on moses seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, w but not the works they do. Matthew, in chapters 2425, records the lords heart of compassion and love mingled with unwavering holiness. The manifestation of the spirit is given to every man to profit withal. What can the parable of the talents teach us about success, wealth. The necessity of being constantly prepared to appear before god, matthew 25. Matthew 25, new international version niv the bible app.
Verses 1430 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. A rich man delegates the management of his wealth to his servants, much as investors in todays markets do. And to one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The presentday use of the english word talent to indicate an ability or gift is derived from this parable, archaeological study bible. We have here the parable of the talents committed to three servants. Some of christs parables had shown us what it is like now in the present reception of it, as ch3. I would like to better understand the parable of the talents. This and the following parable are in matthew alone. Matthew 25 then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property. Each slave was diligent, hardworking, and productive with what had been entrusted to him. Matthew 25 new king james version nkjv the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day, vv. Weve been in a series the last couple of weeks where we are studying the parables of jesus. As i thought about how to approach these topics, i realized the parable of the talents in matthew 25. If the talents are talents of gold, the value of what the master entrusted to the stewards would be immensely high, in the. In order to understand the meaning and the application of the parable of the talents, we must take note of the crucial terms and their meanings. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the. Our lord adds another parable to illustrate the gospel dispensation, or its visible church state. There is a common, but quite shallow, understanding of this parable that it teaches the need for. Second, the faithful servants immediately went to work to increase their masters money matthew 25.
One man received five talents, another two, and another one. The understanding of gods differing economies is essential to a proper interpretation of his revelation within those various economies. The parable of the talents is one of the parables of jesus. The ordinances of the gospel, and our opportunities of attending them, bibles. Daily bible reading parable of the talents matthew 25. Jesus is careful to balance his instruction by teaching another important requirement for his servants to fulfill prior to his return. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. As christians we profess to attend upon christ, to honour him.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took. Keys to the interpretation of matthews parable of the talents. Our receiving from christ is in order to our working for him. If, on the other hand, we accept the talents as a gift, and a rich opportunity, if we. He, who is their lord, is leaving for an undisclosed. Matthew 25, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The languages of modern europe bear witness, in their use of the word, to the impression which the parable has made. David guzik commentary on matthew 25, in which jesus teaches in different. It tells of a master who was leaving his home to travel, and before going he entrusted his possessions worth 8 talents to his servants. On the value of the talent see the note on matthew 18. The great commandment is a great framework matthew 22.
While weve talked a lot about this parable on the blog, but using it as a guide for these questions is unique. One of jesus most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments matt. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in. An interpretation of matthew 2425 by thomas ice part 38 matthew 25. The languages of modern europe bear witness, in their use of the.
The parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish, matthew 25. The manner in which god shall deal with the righteous and the wicked in the judgment of the great day. For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. Following the parable of the ten virgins matthew 25. Ive heard it spoken of as throwing yourself away, but i feel theres more to it than that. For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his. He says it is like a man who was traveling to a far country. Read matthew 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents in matthew. The great white throne judgment of revelation 20 happens in heaven. That in general which is to be illustrated is, the kingdom of heaven, the state of things under the gospel, the external kingdom of christ, and the administration and success of it. This section of scripture, including the parable of the talents, constitutes final warnings, prophecies, and encouragements to his people israel prior to his departure.
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