Bible Commentary

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 19. After a long time ] Another hint that the second coming of Christ would be long deferred. reckoneth with them ] In order to have his stipulated share of the profits. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges After … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:19”

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. Digged in the earth … – This represents the conduct of those who neglect the abilities that God has given, and fail to do what he has required. This is done often: On the plea that they do … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:18”

And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two. 17. And likewise he that hadreceived two he also gained other twoeach doubling what hereceived, and therefore both equally faithful. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible And likewise he that received two,…. Talents, or a lesser … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:17”

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents. 16. went and traded ] i. e. went on a journey. The ideas of trade and travelling were very nearly connected in ancient times, as the Greek words for traffic shew. In Mat 25:18 went … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:16”

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. 15. unto one he gave five talents ] In the parable of the Pounds or “min,” (Luke 19) each subject receives one pound. Here the truth is indicated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:15”

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. 14. into a far country ] These words do not occur in the original, the word translated “travelling into a far country,” is rendered in the next verse “took his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:14”

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. 13. Watch therefore ] Our Lord’s explanation of the parable, shewing the true purport of it. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Watch, therefore … – This is the scope or design of the whole parable. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:13”

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. I know you not – You were not in the company of those who attended me to the marriage-feast, and are unknown to me. Applied to professing Christians, having only a profession of religion, but no real piety, it means, I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:12”

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 11. Lord, Lord, open to us ] Cp. ch. Mat 7:22-23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Open unto us – This is not to be understood as implying that any will come after the righteous shall be admitted into the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:11”

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 10. went in with him to the marriage ] Rather, to the marriage feast. The happiness of the blest is often described by the image of a great supper, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 25:10”