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Matthew 25:14

Matthew 25:14
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling,.... Our Lord adds another parable to illustrate the Gospel dispensation, or its visible church state; or the state of things respecting the church of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the kingdom of heaven ... - The “parable of the talents” was spoken still further to illustrate the manner in which he would deal with people at his return to judgment. The words “the kingdom, of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 25:14-30

The Parable of the Talents, in this Gospel only

The parable of the Pounds, Luk 19:12-27, is similar, but there are important points of distinction; (1) in regard to the occasions on which the two…