16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; …
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. …
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; …
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 14-30)We have here the parable of the talents committed to three servants; this implies that we are in a state of work and business, as the former implies that we are in a state of expectancy. That showed the necessity of habitual preparation, this of actual diligence in our present work and service. In that we were stirred up to do well for our own souls; in this to lay out ourselves for the glory of G…
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