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Matthew 25:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 25:15

Verse 15 of 46

Scripture focus

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.

Matthew 25:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 25:15

Theological / Devotional

Talents. The silver in a talent would weigh 687.5 oz. troy, or 21.38 kg. (see p. 49); and this, according to the laboring man’s daily wage, was more than 18 years’ pay. (See also on Luke 19:13.) The talents represent special gifts of the Spirit, together with all natural endowments.

To every man. Each of us has a work to do for God. Though there are varying degrees of responsibility, none are altogether exempt from responsibility.

His several ability. The amount entrusted to each servant was no more than, in the estimation of his master, he could handle wisely; at the same time it was sufficient to challenge his ingenuity and skill and thus provide him with an opportunity to gain experience. The master exercised discrimination in the amount entrusted to each servant, and then demanded faithfulness in the discharge of the responsibility involved in handling it.

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