I realize that I am going to pull some whiskers by what I am about to say, but I think that I am being true to our text, and to the Bible as a whole. The Parable of the Talents 22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, 'Master, you entrusted me with two talents. third servant claims that he was afraid of his master. The third slave is an entirely different matter. ), [Rom. He gives each of them some money. Hank Hanegraaff, Economy of God This gift is for us to share with others through our words and actions. The third servant was fearful and hid the one talent he was trusted with, returning just one talent to his master. 271. 272 I am assuming that the second servant acted just as quickly as the first, because our Lord tells us that he acted in a similar manner. What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price? Then he went away. He said to him, Why do you ask me about what is good? 27 Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received my money back with interest! Dont blame it on God. ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition, ESV Large-Print Value Thinline Bible--soft leather-look, navy with mosaic cross design, ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design, ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible--soft leather-look, chestnut, Fire Bible ESV Version, Soft Leather-look, Slate/Charcoal. We should first consider the masters assessment of all three slaves: The first two slaves were commended as being both good and faithful. The term good is sometimes employed in a moral sense. 281 Remember that one manifestation of the harshness or hardness of Nabal was that he refused to reward David for his faithful service to him (1 Samuel 25:2-13). If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you. While interest could not be charged of fellow-Israelites, it could be charged of foreigners (see Deuteronomy 23:19-20). How is it that the one who does not have has something taken from him? In this show, one boss brings several employees into a room, gives them each cash, and tells them to invest to grow his corporation. By faith, have you entered into His labor, His saving work on your behalf on the cross of Calvary? (Now the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil were in the middle of the orchard.) What, then, is the root of this third slaves problem? Is retirement a denial, in effect, of the curse? They complain that He requires of them more than they are capable of, and punishes them for what they cannot help. What is it that you want Him to find you doing when He returns? All three stories are about being given something which must be used well, and the consequences of neglecting or abusing it. 29 For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. Since help was available to him in the Church, the man had no excuse. If we grew up in cultures where the individual is primary, we also tend to think we can live as we please. Luke, we are told that the reason for the parable was to correct the misconception that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately; no such reason is stated in Matthew. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! He doesnt even take the trouble to take it to the money changers, and let them work with it to gain something for his master. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. Includes discussion questions and verse by verse commentary for small groups. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. In short, the talents represent what God has given usour monetary resources, our callings to positions within the church (Ephesians 4:11-16), our natural giftings. 24:47; 25:34, 46; Luke 12:44; 22:29, 30; Rev. The NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION, also known as THE NET BIBLE, is a completely new translation of the Bible, not a revision or an update of a previous English version. third servant seeks to excuse himself by accusing his master of being harsh. My thinking on retirement in this lesson started with the observation that heaven is not the end of work, but the multiplication and continuation of work: 20 The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, saying, Sir, you entrusted me with five talents. if they get a '6' then they can pop the gloves on and try and unwrap the gift. No, but for this very reason I have come to this hour. Look, But his lord answered and said to him, You. (3) In my opinion, the main reason for assuming that verse 13 belongs with verses 1-12 is that the term (Greek, ou=n) is most often inferential, with the meaning therefore or then.274 It is not always an indication of a logical conclusion, however. Different. The joy of the master must, in some way, equate to enjoying the bliss of heaven, with our Lord. Did this third slave think that there would be no reward for his faithful service because his master was a hard man? What is your ministry, your unique contribution to the kingdom of God? Matthew 25:15. 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, but you will eat the grain of the field. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! He is not harsh, nor does He require that we do the impossible (make a profit where He has not provided the means). 3:21; 21:7], Matt. Jesus uses the Parable of the Talents to help us understand our calling as Christians and our responsibility to use what God has given us to bring Him glory and honor! See, you have what is yours. 26 But his master answered, Evil and lazy slave! Therefore, the master represents Christ, while the three servants represent those who serve him. But this work is joyful. The Parable of the Talents. Dr. Ron Jones, Using Your Talents for the Glory of God And what should I say? Enter into the joy of your master!' 24 Finally, the servant who had . Third, they are invited to enter into the joy of your master. Just what does this mean, to enter into the masters joy? English Standard Version The Parable of the Talents 14 "For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[ a] and entrusted to them his property. 18 A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit (Matthew 7:17-18). Parables of Jesus by James Montgomery Boice. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry (Matthew 11:28-30). Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. You have been faithful in a few things. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. You have been faithful with a few things. This whole matter of profit expands the teaching of our Lord in Matthew 6: 19 Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. 16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once . I believe that we see this in Romans 9, where Paul speaks of the things God has entrusted Israel: 1 I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying! 21 For I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man. Yet is this not what our Lord is teaching us in this parable? See, I have gained two more.' 23 His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! 17And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. 6 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches (Revelation 3:1-6, emphasis mine). 15 To one he gave five talents,[ b] to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. The talents Jesus Christ spoke of in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant ( Matthew 18:21-35) and the Parable of the Talents ( Matthew 25:14-30) referred to the largest unit of currency at the time. Enter into the joy of your master. 22 The one with the two talents also came and said, Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. Luke has an interesting addition at the end, noting that after that, the master then executed the men who tried to keep him from becoming king (Luke 19:27). ESV Text Edition: 2016. Then he went on his journey. 23 Why then didnt you put my money in the bank, so that when I returned I could have collected it with interest? 24 And he said to his attendants, Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has ten. 25 But they said to him, Sir, he has ten minas already! 26 I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 25And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. A parable is a type of story Jesus would tell so we would learn something from it. In the King James Version, it is rendered therefore 263 times and then 197 times. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! 10 The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Let us listen carefully then, looking to Gods Spirit to enlighten our hearts and minds, and to empower our service, to the glory of God and our eternal good. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Wells The Invisible Man where a foolish theologian suggests a strangers problem is he only has one talent. We take a little money and put it in the plate, and by doing so we are laying up treasure in heaven. I dont deny that this is true, in part, but it is not the whole of it. See, I have gained five more. 21 His master answered, Well done, good and faithful slave! In other words, Luke informs us that Jesus told this parable specifically to correct some misconceptions about the time of His return. The day of account comes at last. The element of profit. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. The talents were distributed on the basis of ability, not as the bestowing of ability. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Verse Concepts. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities (Luke 19:16-17). Knowing that Jesus was describing servants being given huge amounts of cash to invest helps us to understand just how generous the master was being, the opportunity each servant was given. You have been faithful in a few things. Our receiving from Christ is in order to our working for him. 13 And he summoned ten of his slaves, gave them ten minas, and said to them, Do business with these until I come back. 14 But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, We do not want this man to be king over us! 15 When he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned these slaves to whom he had given the money. Before he leaves, he entrusts money to his slaves. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. 15And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, (D)to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Verse Concepts. 15To one he gave five (D)talents,[b] to another two, to another one, (E)to each according to his ability. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his . From that point on work was different; there was a certain futility to work: 18 For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. first two servants are commended and go to heaven; the third is condemned and goes to hell. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. He does not go to work with his masters money, over a lengthy period of time, and thus make a profit. Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular, Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. 15 The Lord God took the man and placed him in the orchard in Eden to care for and maintain it (Genesis 2:8-9, 15). For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. Heaven is described in terms of work, not play, of activity, not passivity. This servant offered a feeble excuse for his conduct. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. in Luke is there another group, in addition to the masters servants those who dont want this man to become their king, and who send a message asking him not to return. And the longer the master was gone, the more interest was lost by the slaves inactivity. Heaven is not a hammock; it is not a glorified vacation. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. We are not saved by good works, but we are saved unto good works: 8 For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 it is not from works, so that no one can boast. Let them go and collect straw for themselves. It is used in 1 Samuel 25:3 to describe Nabal, Abigails husband, who is a stubborn fool.281 Isaiah (48:4) uses this term to describe Israels abstinence. Both of these faithful slaves are rewarded well for their faithful service. 13 For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant. To offer, give; I put, place. 5 The one who conquers will be dressed like them in white clothing, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will declare his name before my Father and before his angels. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. A small gain could have been obtained without great risk or effort on the part of the slave, but he chose to do nothing at all. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons? Jesus made it clear that His return would not be immediate, but after much trouble and the passing of a considerable period of time. 30 And throw that worthless slave into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 25:13-30). The third slave is lazy, and thus useless, as opposed to being hard-working, and therefore useful. The first question one would ask is, How much profit did it make? We are so used to thinking in non-profit terms that we are almost shocked to hear such a question raised. The lazy, wicked slave in our parable is that person who refuses to go to work with the resources God has provided, to produce profit for the kingdom of heaven. Its been referenced in many placeseven odd places like H.G. As a businessman takes pleasure in making a profit, so our Lord takes pleasure in the profit gained by His faithful servants in His absence. Pressing this matter just a little further, if the church were to be considered a business and every member were to be viewed as an employee, how many of us should reasonably expect to keep our jobs? The parable begins with a master planning a trip (Luke describes him as going off to be made king of a distant land). I think we could all agree that the salvation of lost souls is a profit for the kingdom. A poor man (a sort of enterprising beggar, perhaps) was busy entertaining the visitors to the zoo. Those who know not the day of their visitation shall have the things that belong to their peace hid from their eyes. In a similar way, in the parable of the soils (Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23) the mere germination of the seed does not seem to represent salvation. Matthew 18:24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But a married woman is concerned about the things of the world, how to please her husband. 29 Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. The slothful servant is sentenced to be deprived of his talent. There is a great reward waiting for those who steward well with what the Lord has given them. ~ Excerpt from Matthew Henry Commentary. He told his master that he was a harsh and cruel man, a man who was demanding, and who expected gain where he had not labored. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. I saw something there that both amazed and troubled me. While there would be sufficient evidence for His followers to discern the general season of His return, neither the day nor the hour would be known (Matthew 24:32-36, 42). And they were right because he praised them and invited them to join him as participants in his joy. In the Luke version, he gives out 10 minas to 10 servants (Luke 19:16-20 makes it clear that each servant gets one mina). He demanded that they make something out of nothing, so to speak. Beyond this, His return would come at a time when it was not expected (Matthew 24:44). What distinguished him from the first two slaves? What is the meaning of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin? Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 29(K)For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. In Matthew, this is especially clear in 12:40; 24:27, 37. 46 Bible Verses about Talents. Jesus' stories had more than one meaning. That is why they are crying, Let us go sacrifice to our God. 9 Let the work be harder for the men so they will keep at it and pay no attention to lying words! (Exodus 5:1-9). A talent of gold, for example, would be worth a whole lot more than a talent of bronze. 10 For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them (Ephesians 2:8-10). 26But his lord answered and said to him, You (J)wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. As I thought of this slaves attitude toward his master, I was reminded of this passage in the Book of Exodus: 1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, Release my people so that they may hold a pilgrim feast to me in the desert. 2 But Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord that I should obey him by releasing Israel? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet? If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. 270 I hate to have to disagree with the NET Bible translation here, but it seems to me that this translation does not adequately emphasize the force of our Lords carefully chosen words, especially in context. Pertaining to self, i.e. God entrusted Israel, and especially its leaders, with the truth, and they did not use it properly. It is not the money that goes to work, as such, but the worker. Bible Verses about Parable of the Talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had two gained two more. 14 For it is like a man going on a journey, who summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Let us go a three-day journey into the desert so that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God, so that he does not strike us with plague or the sword. 4 Then the king of Egypt said to them, Moses and Aaron, why do you cause the people to refrain from their work? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool? If this is the case, and we are to be at work until He comes, then why do we think that reaching a certain age entitles us to cease our labors for Him? So, whatever we are doing (provided its not a sinful activity), we serve God well by doing it well. which was given to the third (unfaithful) servant is taken away and given to the faithful servant who gained the most for his master. Entering into the joy of our Master is, in the context of our text, entering into profitable labor for all eternity.
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