Matthew 25:24
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then he which had received the one talent came,.... For he that has the least gifts, is accountable for them; and therefore ought to make use of them to the good of his fellow creatures, and the…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The one talent - The design of this part of the parable is to show that no one is excused for neglecting his duty because he has few talents. God will require of him only according to his ability, 1Co…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
came and said This slave anticipates his lord's condemnation; "qui s'excuse s'accuse."
gathering where thou hast not strawed i. e. "gathering into the garner from another's threshing-floor where thou…
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