5 The one who conquers will be dressed like them in white clothing, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will declare his name before my Father and before his angels. How is it that the one who does not have has something taken from him? [14]For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. He didnt even hand the money over to bankers,276 to let them go to work with it. He has richly provided all that you need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:1-4). They justified their rejection of Jesus by claiming that He was the problem. The Moody Church, Using Your God-Given Talents He told his master that he was a harsh and cruel man, a man who was demanding, and who expected gain where he had not labored. For all the saints. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29)? It was not the masters problem; it was the slaves problem. My thinking on retirement in this lesson started with the observation that heaven is not the end of work, but the multiplication and continuation of work: 20 The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, saying, Sir, you entrusted me with five talents. (2) Many of the commentaries acknowledge the abruptness of verse 14 as the first verse of a new paragraph. Dont blame it on God. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard? 278 Actually, the good slave is both morally good and useful, but his usefulness is emphasized most in the context. Enter into the joy of your master. 22 The one with the two talents also came and said, Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. He doesnt even take the trouble to take it to the money changers, and let them work with it to gain something for his master. 29 For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. man goes to another country, stays a long time, and then returns. For you were bought at a price. What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price? Matthew 25:14-30. He gives each of them some money. Parables of Jesus by James Montgomery Boice. It was not until after the fall of man that mans labor became toil: 17 But to Adam he said, Because you obeyed your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, You must not eat from it, cursed is the ground thanks to you; in painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. In short, the talents represent what God has given usour monetary resources, our callings to positions within the church (Ephesians 4:11-16), our natural giftings. The NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION, also known as THE NET BIBLE, is a completely new translation of the Bible, not a revision or an update of a previous English version. (5) In the similar parable in Luke 19 (while told at a different time and with numerous variations), it begins with a time indication: While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately (Luke 19:11). Yet is this not what our Lord is teaching us in this parable? 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. We would probably do well to compare this text with a couple of passages in the Gospel of Luke: 16 So the first one came before him and said, Sir, your mina has made ten minas more. 17 And the king said to him, Well done, good slave! 30And cast the unprofitable servant (L)into the outer darkness. 15 The Lord God took the man and placed him in the orchard in Eden to care for and maintain it (Genesis 2:8-9, 15). He, too, doubled the money his master left in his care. What is the meaning of the parable of the friend in need (persistent neighbor)? One. He doubled the money his master entrusted to him. By faith, have you entered into His labor, His saving work on your behalf on the cross of Calvary? Christ keeps no servants to be idle: they have received their all from him, and have nothing they can call their own but sin. The Parable of the Talents should encourage us and challenge us to take what God has given us and invest in the kingdom of God. 271. Jesus made it clear that His return would not be immediate, but after much trouble and the passing of a considerable period of time. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. Then he went on his journey. The third servant is lazy, because he does not go to work with the money. 12:7, 11, 29; Eph. The third slave is an entirely different matter. 5 The talent was the largest measurement of money in those days. Is retirement a denial, in effect, of the curse? Dennis Rainey. 282 I am trying to be careful here, because some works are not profitable for the kingdom, and these will not be rewarded, but will be destroyed. The parable of the talents is told in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. Playlist: Go to the Parable of the Talents (topic) playlist . And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one. if they get a '6' then they can pop the gloves on and try and unwrap the gift. Matthew 25:14. He admits he buried it in the ground because he was afraid to use it (Matthew 25:24-25, Luke 19:20-21). All rights reserved. Just as a businessman expects to make a profit, and rejoices when his employees increase his wealth, so God expects a profit and rejoices in it. Let us then consider the primary message in this text. 28So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. I wonder how many have given serious thought to what might be called the theology of retirement. I would like to challenge every Christian to rethink the subject of retirement. The difference is that one group brought oil for their lamps, and the others did not. New King James Version (NKJV). Indeed, it is used to explain what has been said before. This is probably a sermon in itself perhaps even a book. One's own; by implication, private or separate. Burying the talent in the ground is an illustration of using one's God-given gifts for earthly pursuits. The talent of silver (taking silver as worth a little over 5s. In that place (V)there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.. This is his excuse for doing nothing. Sometimes it is merely a connective, a virtual conjunction. Enter into the joy of your master!' 24 Finally, the servant who had . Such labor is, to a large degree, entering into the joy of our Master. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. "For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to . It is the continuation of fruitful, profitable labor. This story is called the Parable of the Talents. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. He is not harsh, nor does He require that we do the impossible (make a profit where He has not provided the means). A talent of gold, for example, would be worth a whole lot more than a talent of bronze. No, but for this very reason I have come to this hour. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree? The only difference seems to be in their abilities, and thus in the talents that were entrusted to them. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Most of us find it hard to un-crack, especially given the third servant gets punished for doing nothing. There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. 17 In the same way, the one who had two gained two more. He has granted the time and the resources for men to make a profit for the kingdom of heaven, until He returns. 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, but you will eat the grain of the field. How can you take something away from a person who has nothing? 28 Father, glorify your name. Then a voice came from heaven, I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again (John 12:27-28). 19 For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God. Remember, this is a parable, and all ofJesus parables are about a bit more than they seem. 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. Also the description of the last judgment. man allocates his resources to servants, expecting them to make a profit in his absence. Faithful saints are given even greater responsibilities, and even more work. The day of account comes at last. But this work is joyful. Sharon Jaynes, Make the Most of Your Talents 3:21; 21:7], Matt. Heavens work will be joyful labor. Faith Talk Ministries, Faithful to the End This was paradise, my friend, and thus their work was not drudgery; it was a delight: 8 The Lord God planted an orchard in the east, in Eden; and there he placed the man he had formed. Works are fruits that are evidence of true faith (see James 2). 20 "So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.' 21 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you werefaithful over a few things,I will make you ruler over many things. It is the word Moses uses in Genesis 42:7,280 to describe Josephs disguise of harshness before his brothers. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. We should be careful to recognize that in this parable the mere possession of a talent is not evidence of salvation. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 46 Bible Verses about Talents. The fact the master owns the money he gave the servants, and he gets the results of their investments, highlights who is in control. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Jumble. Jesus tells the story of a rich man who has three slaves. At this point we would probably do well to look at work from a broader perspective; we should consider work from the beginning of time to eternity future. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. God made me for a purpose, for China, Liddell says, But he also made me fast, and when I run, I feel his pleasure. We are not saved by good works, but we are saved unto good works: 8 For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 it is not from works, so that no one can boast. Its leaves are for the healing of the nations. 17So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. It is a great responsibility with great reward as described in the Parable of the Talents. In the parable of the talent, there are two clear references to time. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lords money. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. The true believer is represented by the seed that grows, that endures, and that bears fruit. 35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). 3 And there will no longer be any curse, and the throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city. Download our craft directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch the example video as you prepare to teach. The third servant was fearful and hid the one talent he was trusted with, returning just one talent to his master. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Gospels: Matthew 25:16 Immediately he who received the five talents (Matt. See, I have gained two more.' 23 His master replied, 'Well . Im not saying that one should never cease their employment nor end their career. A footnote in the NIV translation says that a mina was about three months wages. 25And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. Retirement is that period in life when one no longer has the distraction of having to work for a livelihood. 9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow from the soil, every tree that was pleasing to look at and good for food. Well talk about this a bit later, but for the moment, I am inclined to understand this expression in contrast to another in our text, And throw that worthless slave into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 25:30). The third servant did not invest his masters money at all; he dug a hole in the ground and buried his masters money. 275 See William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Matthew (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1973), p. 879. Works that produce a profit for the kingdom282 are the basis for our rewards. 28So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursedcut off from Christfor the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen, 4 who are Israelites. Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular, Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. [15]And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every . Dr. Ron Jones, Using Your Talents for the Glory of God Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. And so he simply hid the money, and now he returned it, without any gain. Trust in Jesus, for it is His work that will save you. (M)There will be weeping and (N)gnashing of teeth.. and Christians should not be molded by worldly standards (Romans 12:2). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Lets begin with the end result profit. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. But each man doubled his masters money. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. Specifically, I am speaking of Matthew 25:13: Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour (Matthew 25:13). 269 Copyright 2005 by Community Bible Chapel, 418 E. Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081. Jesus' stories had more than one meaning. They returned to their master with double the talents! It is not meant that the improving of natural powers can entitle a man to Divine grace. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition, ESV Large-Print Value Thinline Bible--soft leather-look, navy with mosaic cross design, ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design, ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible--soft leather-look, chestnut, Fire Bible ESV Version, Soft Leather-look, Slate/Charcoal. It would appear that only the fourth soil represents the true believer. The parable begins with a master planning a trip (Luke describes him as going off to be made king of a distant land). So, in modern terms, the ten servants each got $16,665. The Parable of the Talents. 12 For though you should in fact be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of Gods utterances. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. There is only one who is good. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 20And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more. 21His master said to him, Well done, good and (J)faithful servant. 8 But you must require of them the same quota of bricks that they were making before. 21 For I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man. In our text, the good slave is the useful or beneficial slave, for he has gained a profit for his master.278 He is also faithful because he has been at work with his masters money from the time he left until the time he returned. We have the most valuable gift of all, the Word of God and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Lords teaching in the parable of the talents is that God expects profit that is the product of our labors. The joy of the master must, in some way, equate to enjoying the bliss of heaven, with our Lord. To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. The, the definite article. Matthew 18:24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. Is this not fruit? To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. Theparable of the talents is told in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. But the master did provide the means for his slave to make a profit. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. I am now inclined to say that verse 13 fits best with verses 14-30. There is a great reward waiting for those who steward well with what the Lord has given them. Enter into the joy of your master!' 22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, 'Master, you entrusted me with two talents. The term employed in Matthew 25:16 emphasizes work. What, then, is the root of this third slaves problem? Weeping and gnashing of teeth in outer darkness must, on the other hand, involve spending eternity without God, and without joy. 12 And if you havent been trustworthy with someone elses property, who will give you your own? (Luke 16:10-12). He provides the money and the ability, but we are expected to work hard with what He has given us, for the profit of the kingdom. Both of these faithful slaves are rewarded well for their faithful service. 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. Those who know not the day of their visitation shall have the things that belong to their peace hid from their eyes. And so I will conclude by asking you this, my friend: Do you know and love the Master, Jesus Christ? The original text is quite clear here it is the first servant (and we assume the second, as well) who immediately sets to work with his masters money. Play a game of pass the parcel where children must try to rip off each layer when the music stops. See, I have gained two more. 23 His master answered, Well done, good and faithful slave! Luke 19:13,14 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come, Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular, Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. Whatever they may pretend, the fact is, they dislike the character and work of the Lord. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. Second, the faithful servants immediately went to work to increase their masters money (Matthew 25:16-17). We know that God expects us to grow over time, and that He is displeased when we fail to grow: 11 It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of Goda mature person, attaining to the measure of Christs full stature (Ephesians 4:11-13). For this story about a master and his servants, understanding the culture of Jesus' original audience is necessary to comprehend His message. Luke there are ten servants; in Matthew, there are only three. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. Then he (F)went away. How different was the outlook of the first two slaves. Pharaoh was a harsh master. He demanded that the Israelites make bricks, but he refused to supply them with the necessary materials. Is this not cause for rejoicing (see Acts 11:19-24)? Enter into, He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.. 3 Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up (Hebrews 12:1-3, emphasis mine). To offer, give; I put, place. Verse Concepts. So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). I believe that this parable focuses on four major themes: resources, work, time and profit. Before he goes, the master brings his servants together (three in the Matthew version, 10 in the Luke version). 271 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Then the one who had received the one talent came and said, Sir, I knew that you were a hard man, harvesting where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed (Matthew 25:24, emphasis mine). 18But he who had received the one talent went and (G)dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The degree to which our earthly labor has been faithful and profitable will determine the degree to which we enter into joyful labor in heaven. It is clear that our Lord Jesus intended for us to be found at work when He returns: 45 Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time? He is evil in the sense that he is useless, or unprofitable. Notice how this same word279 is used in Matthew 7: In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad [literally rotten] tree bears bad fruit (Matthew 7:17, emphasis mine). I fear that for all too many Christians (not all!) I have often been puzzled over these words, repeated several times in the New Testament: For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. The first servant has made the biggest return (10 minas from one mina, or 10 talents from five talents). I now see the answer, which appears to be consistent with all of the places where this principle is set forth. Theres afamous scene in the movie Chariots of Fire where future Olympian Eric Liddell feels a tension between his chance to be an Olympic runner and his calling to be a missionary in China. In my opinion, nothing in our text compels us to think (or even imply) that this might be the case. The whole parable is found in Matthew 25:14-30. 16Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 274 If my concordance program is correct, this term occurs 526 times in the New Testament. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. What is your ministry, your unique contribution to the kingdom of God? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)? Too often we think of our Lords words in Matthew 6 in terms of the offering plate. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. A man who is preparing to leave on a journey entrusts his possessions to his servants. I contend that verse 14 does not begin the new paragraph, but that verse 13 does. ), [Rom. It would probably be unwise to study the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 without also considering a similar parable in Luke 19:11-27: 11 While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately. We should first consider the masters assessment of all three slaves: The first two slaves were commended as being both good and faithful. The term good is sometimes employed in a moral sense. It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower? He entrusted him with money, money suited to his abilities. We naturally want to believe we can use our gifts as we please. Parable of the Talents. Matthew 25:14-30 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. How does not knowing the day or the hour affect either the five wise virgins or the five foolish virgins? 15 To one he gave five talents,[ b] to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. And what should I say? There is also a message to all mankind. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! But none of them adequately explain it. Multiply Your Talents 4:7; 1 Pet. 277 There are those who would suggest that this slave buried the talent in hopes that the master might never return. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. One man may design a church building, a cathedral. 1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Let us listen carefully then, looking to Gods Spirit to enlighten our hearts and minds, and to empower our service, to the glory of God and our eternal good. 4:10]. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden - Bible Story, The Ten Commandments - Bible Verses and Importance Today, Parable of the Prodigal Son - Bible Story, The Resurrection of Jesus - Bible Story and Prophecy. 16 The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work270 and gained five more. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 270 I hate to have to disagree with the NET Bible translation here, but it seems to me that this translation does not adequately emphasize the force of our Lords carefully chosen words, especially in context. 272 I am assuming that the second servant acted just as quickly as the first, because our Lord tells us that he acted in a similar manner. For example, this story is about talents which was a super large amount of money in Bible times. As his grand finale, the man reached in and pulled the tigers whiskers. On each side of the river is the tree of life producing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month of the year. (4) The expression which begins verse 14 (Greek, w[sper ga.r) is employed 11 times elsewhere in the New Testament (Matthew 12:40; 24:27, 37; 25:14; Luke 17:24; John 5:21, 26; Romans 5:19; 6:19; 11:30; 1 Corinthians 11:12; 15:22; James 2:26). It is a usual way of expressing the miseries of the damned in hell. The question for us to consider is this: Just how do we measure spiritual profit? God is both, and his plans will not necessarily make sense to our limited perspectives. 20 The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, saying, Sir, you entrusted me with five talents. After being gone a long time, the master returns to settle up with his slaves (verse 19). 13 For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. The masters dealings with the third servant is a very different matter. Jesus uses the Parable of the Talents to help us understand our calling as Christians and our responsibility to use what God has given us to bring Him glory and honor! Jaye Martin, How to Know Your Life Purpose Visit a foreign land. It has taken a while for the thrust of this parable to come into focus for me. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. The bankers in verse 27 represent other faithful people to whom the man could have turned to help him use his talents wisely. The one who gets the biggest return on investment gets the big promotion. The similarities between the parable in Matthew 25 and this parable in Lukes Gospel are easily seen: While the parable in Luke is similar to our parable in Matthew 25, there are some significant differences: The temptation is for us to carry details from the parable in Lukes Gospel over to Matthews account, but we should be careful about this, recognizing that these parables, while similar, were told on different occasions and contain significant differences. The master goes on his journey, which Luke notes has some opposition (Luke 19:14-15). And so it is that those who over time work with what they are entrusted, in order to make a profit for their master, are rewarded for their faithfulness.
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