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He said therefore, "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
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Scholars explain that this parable was immediately understandable to its first hearers. It mirrored the real-life practice of Jewish rulers, like Herod's son Archelaus, traveling to Rome to have their kingship confirmed by the Emperor. This familiar political reality served as the perfect backdrop for Jesus' spiritual teaching.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A certain nobleman. A prince; a man descended from kings, and therefore having a title to succeed in the kingdom.
Went into a f…
To take to himself a kingdom (λαβειν εαυτω βασιλειαν). Second aorist active infinitive of λαμβανω with the dative reflexive εαυτω …
19th Century
Anglican
A certain nobleman went into a far country.—See Notes on Matthew 25:14-30, with which the parable that follows has many o…
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Baptist
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, …
The historical background for the parable was the visit of Archelaus, son of Herod the Great, to Rome to secure permission to reign as a so-called …
16th Century
Protestant
A certain nobleman. Matthew interweaves this parable with others, without paying attention to the order of time. However, since his intent…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He said therefore The following parable, with the above said design and view:
a certain nobleman<…
This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts necessary for their work…
