That hath not (του μη εχοντος). The present tense of εχω here, that keeps on not having, probably approaches the idea of acquiring…

For I say, and so on. These are the words of the nobleman declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of hi…

Unto every one which hath shall be given.—This again takes its place among the often-repeated axioms of our Lord’s teachi…

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath t…

Eusebius of Caesarea: Some people thought that our Savior’s kingdom would begin at His first coming, and they were expectin…

The principle of taking from one who has little and giving to one who has much may strike us today as strange and unfair, though a person will prob…

For I say to you
And it may be depended on as truth, and what will be found matter of fact:

This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts nece ary for their work;…