Matthew 25:16
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
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Gill's Exposition
Then he that had received the five talents,.... The largest measure of gifts; an account is first given of him, how he behaved, and conducted in his Lord's absence, and what use he made of the gifts…
The two who had received most employed their money in trade, and by honest industry doubled it before their master returned, representing the conduct of those who make a good improvement of their…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
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 25:25 went=departed.
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