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He called ten servants of his, and gave them ten minas, and told them, `Conduct business until I come.`
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Do Business for God
The instruction to "Occupy till I come" is not a passive command to wait. Scholars explain the original Greek means "to do business" or "trade." This is a call to active, productive stewardship. Christians are meant to use the gifts, resources, and opportunities God provides to actively work for His kingdom's growth until Jesus returns.
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Luke
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18th Century
Theologian
Ten servants. Nothing in particular is indicated by the number ten. It is a circumstance intended to maintain the narrative. In g…
Trade ye herewith till I come (πραγματευσασθε εν ω ερχομα). First aorist middle imperative of πραγματευομα, an old verb from πραγμ…
19th Century
Bishop
And delivered them ten pounds.—In this, again, we find a noticeable difference. Here we begin with equality; in Matthew 25:15 the …
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Preacher
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 owner ponders what steps he should take. The expression “whom I love” (GK 28) must be understood with respect to its meaning in ancient Near Ea…
16th Century
And having called his ten servants. We must not inquire anxiously into the number of the servants or into the sums of money. For Matthew, …
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17th Century
Pastor
And he called his ten servants By whom are meant, not all mankind; for though these are all his servants of right, y…
Minister
This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts necessary for their work…