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Matthew 25:19

Matthew 25:19
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

After a long time, the Lord of these servants cometh,.... Either in a providential way, by a fit of illness, or in a time of persecution, and awakens the conscience, and calls them to give an account…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

After a long time ... - By the return of the lord of those servants to reckon with them is denoted the return of Christ to call people to an account for the manner in which they have improved their…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

After a long time Another hint that the second coming of Christ would be long deferred.

reckoneth with them In order to have his stipulated share of the profits.