18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
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For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. …
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
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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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