Faithful saints are given even greater responsibilities, and even more work. A man who is preparing to leave on a journey entrusts his possessions to his servants. The talents were distributed on the basis of ability, not as the bestowing of ability. Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular, Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. But a married woman is concerned about the things of the world, how to please her husband. So you knew that I harvest where I didnt sow and gather where I didnt scatter? See 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. Matthew 25:14. Kathy Sweeny, Choices Determine Destinies The Topic of Teenagers Open Heavens for Saturday 4th March 2023 Is "Parable of The Talents I". Since help was available to him in the Church, the man had no excuse. Retirement is like the second stage of a rocket booster. 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. In the parable, the gifts are given according to natural ability, but all who increase equally are rewarded equally. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow. 22 The king said to him, I will judge you by your own words, you wicked slave! 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, # 25:15 Greek five talents two talents one talent; also throughout this parable; a talent was worth about 20 years of a day laborer's wage. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Those who think it impossible to please God, and in vain to serve him, will do nothing to purpose in religion. 27So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. 4 The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. I think we could all agree that the salvation of lost souls is a profit for the kingdom. Sometimes it is merely a connective, a virtual conjunction. 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. to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. He didnt even hand the money over to bankers,276 to let them go to work with it. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool? Second, the faithful servants immediately went to work to increase their masters money (Matthew 25:16-17). NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. It is not the money that goes to work, as such, but the worker. (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). After being gone a long time, the master returns to settle up with his slaves (verse 19). And the longer the master was gone, the more interest was lost by the slaves inactivity. 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. Noelle Kirchner, The Generosity Of God What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13)? To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. In fact, if this were to take place today, that money would likely be worth less, due to inflation. 278 Actually, the good slave is both morally good and useful, but his usefulness is emphasized most in the context. Never, other than in our text (according to most versions), is it employed to begin a new paragraph. Is retirement a denial, in effect, of the curse? 13:12; Mark 4:25; Luke 8:18; [John 15:2], NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word. When the master returned, the first two eagerly met their master, apparently delighted in the opportunity to multiply their masters money.273 Both were commended as good and faithful servants; both were rewarded with increased responsibilities in their masters service; both were invited to share in their masters joy. 16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he . If so, then what is the fruitful labor God has given to you? Matthew 25:29 (NIV) ANSWERS. But this term is also used of that which is useful or beneficial: 17 In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 28 Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten. 16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once . But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken from him (Matthew 25:29; see also 13:12; Mark 4:25; Luke 8:18; 19:26). Start FREE. Indeed, they accused Him of being a wicked sinner, more worthy of death than Barabbas. I will put you in charge of many things. Have you trusted in the righteousness of Jesus Christ, and in His death at Calvary for your sins, rather than in your works (Romans 3:21-26)? What is the meaning of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin? For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. But each man doubled his masters money. These rebels are slaughtered. Its also interesting that when the third servant returns his money, he accuses the master of being a hard man who reaps where he did not sow (Matthew 25:24). Since Jesus was the son of God and therefore had a right to the kingship he claimed, we cant accuse him of stealing what he didnt deserve. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. These verses are the opening to what is known as the parable of the talents. third servant hides what was entrusted to him. 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. 18 A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit (Matthew 7:17-18). Here, as in what was said to the faithful servants, our Saviour goes out of the parable into the thing intended by it, and this serves as a key to the whole. 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. So you knew, did you, that I was a severe man, withdrawing what I didnt deposit and reaping what I didnt sow? 24:47; 25:34, 46; Luke 12:44; 22:29, 30; Rev. Wrap a gift a number of times to create a few layers. The soil which produces no grain (in other instances, no fruit, or no profit) is bad soil. (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). (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. The Parable of the Talents 22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, 'Master, you entrusted me with two talents. For all the saints. 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). Before he leaves, he entrusts money to his slaves. Then he went on his journey. He then tells the servants to put this money to work (Luke 19:13), invest it to make more money for him, and he would see their results when hes back. The publication of this material is a grace ministry of Community Bible Chapel. The apocalyptic context is underscored in Lukes version, where people try to keep the master from becoming king and are killed for their rebellion. Let me see if I can defend my allegation. It is a great responsibility with great reward as described in the Parable of the Talents. Second, the faithful servants immediately went to work to increase their master's money ( Matthew 25:16-17 ). Im not saying that one should never cease their employment nor end their career. 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? But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Our Lords emphasis here is not on putting the money to work, but on the servant going to work with his masters money. We should be careful to recognize that in this parable the mere possession of a talent is not evidence of salvation. In one of my early trips to India, I went to the zoo. You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food. Those who are unfaithful lose not only their reward, but their stewardship. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Is this not fruit? The Christian should think about retirement in the same way he or she thinks of being single (if, indeed, you are): 32 And I want you to be free from concern. 269 Copyright 2005 by Community Bible Chapel, 418 E. Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081. 12:6; 1 Cor. Some say that it was the equivalent to 20 years wages for a common laborer.275 We must remember, then, that a talent is a measure of money; it is not a reference to abilities. 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. retirement has become a socially acceptable form of burying ones talent. The disciples ask for details about the last days, and Jesus talks about how harsh they will be, warning them to look out for false teachers and so forth. Download our craft directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch the example video as you prepare to teach. 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. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Luke there are ten servants; in Matthew, there are only three. How can you take something away from a person who has nothing? 23 Why then didnt you put my money in the bank, so that when I returned I could have collected it with interest? 24 And he said to his attendants, Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has ten. 25 But they said to him, Sir, he has ten minas already! 26 I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. This is the edited manuscript of Lesson 78 in the Studies in the Gospel of Matthew series prepared by Robert L. Deffinbaugh on April 24, 2005. Christians will spend all eternity at work, and this work will include ruling with our Lord and praising Him. Dennis Rainey. The first servant has made the biggest return (10 minas from one mina, or 10 talents from five talents). The element of profit. (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. 13 Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour. How different was the outlook of the first two slaves. From that point on work was different; there was a certain futility to work: 18 For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. 30And cast the unprofitable servant (L)into the outer darkness. The element of money. The one who gets the biggest return on investment gets the big promotion. But the master did provide the means for his slave to make a profit. An unmarried woman or a virgin is concerned about the things of the Lord, to be holy both in body and spirit. 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. Includes discussion questions and verse by verse commentary for small groups. Enter into the joy of your master (Matthew 25:20-21). if they get a '6' then they can pop the gloves on and try and unwrap the gift. 29 For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. The Parable of the Talents. We often mix up the word talent in the currency sense with our modern English word talent meaning gifts, and its important to understand the money context of what Jesus was saying. Parable of the Talents gained. (3) In my opinion, the main reason for assuming that verse 13 belongs with verses 1-12 is that the term (Greek, ou=n) is most often inferential, with the meaning therefore or then.274 It is not always an indication of a logical conclusion, however. 12:7, 11, 29; Eph. He, too, doubled the money his master left in his care. 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). He has richly provided all that you need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:1-4). A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Granted, the interest one gets from a savings account is not the kind of increase one might get from investing in the stock market, but it would at least be a small increase. 12 Therefore he said, A nobleman went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 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. You have been faithful in a few things. Why, then, did the third slave do nothing? 17And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. Second, because they have proven themselves to be faithful with the few things entrusted to them, they are now given even greater responsibilities by their master. The talent was the largest measurement of money in those days. He does not go to work with his masters money, over a lengthy period of time, and thus make a profit. [c] (K)You have been faithful over a little; (L)I will set you over much. 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. which was given to the third (unfaithful) servant is taken away and given to the faithful servant who gained the most for his master. I contend that verse 14 does not begin the new paragraph, but that verse 13 does. I will end with these words from our Lord to the church at Sardis. Jesus' stories had more than one meaning. Then he who had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. While interest could not be charged of fellow-Israelites, it could be charged of foreigners (see Deuteronomy 23:19-20). He entrusted him with money, money suited to his abilities. Salt is good, but if salt loses its flavor, how can its flavor be restored? (Luke 14:34). And,. Lets begin with the end result profit. It is the word Moses uses in Genesis 42:7,280 to describe Josephs disguise of harshness before his brothers. However, the talents (or minas in Lukes version) represent more than just the monetary resources God gives us. Playlist: Go to the Parable of the Talents (topic) playlist . So, whatever we are doing (provided its not a sinful activity), we serve God well by doing it well. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. Both minas and talents were units of currency in the ancient Roman world. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Such labor is, to a large degree, entering into the joy of our Master. - Unto one he gave five talents. I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel. 3 And they said, The God of the Hebrews has met with us. How is it that the one who does not have has something taken from him? The third servant has no profit, no gain, to give his master, so his talent is taken away and given to the one who went to work with his masters money and made great gains for him. Other, another (of more than two), different. 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. God is both, and his plans will not necessarily make sense to our limited perspectives. (2) Many of the commentaries acknowledge the abruptness of verse 14 as the first verse of a new paragraph. 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. In the King James Version, it is rendered therefore 263 times and then 197 times. Its also preceded by a story about a servant not using his position well while the master is away. He took his talent from him, gave it to the one who earned ten, and cast this fellow into outer darkness, where there was weeping and gnashing of teeth. 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. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 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. Works that produce a profit for the kingdom282 are the basis for our rewards. 1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. The fact the master owns the money he gave the servants, and he gets the results of their investments, highlights who is in control. 28So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.
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