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Matthew 25:17

Matthew 25:17
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And likewise he that received two,.... Talents, or a lesser measure of ministerial gifts:

he also gained other two; he worked and laboured, and traded, in proportion to the gifts he had received;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 25:16-17

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

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…