Matthew 25:15
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And unto one he gave five talents,.... A "talent" with the Jews, if of silver, was, according to Brerewood (w), of the value of 375 l. of our money; according to Bishop Cumberland, 353 l. 11 s. 10 1/2…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Five talents - See the notes at Mat 18:24. The word “talents” here is used to denote indefinitely “a large sum,” and is designed to refer to the endowments conferred on people. We have retained in our…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
unto one he gave five talents In the parable of the Pounds or "minæ," (Luke 19) each subject receives one pound. Here the truth is indicated that there is variety in the services wrought for God in…