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You Are a Steward
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the "man" in the parable represents Jesus, and the "goods" he entrusts to his servants are not their own property. These goods symbolize everything God has given you—your abilities, resources, spiritual gifts, and opportunities. As Charles Spurgeon notes, "The servants were his, and the goods also were his." You are a steward, called to manage what ultimately belongs to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 25:14
18th Century
Theologian
For the kingdom of heaven, etc. This parable of the talents was spoken further to illustrate the manner in which he would deal wi…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 25:14
Going into another country (αποδημων). About to go away from one's people (δημος), on the point of going abroad. This word in anci…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 25:14
19th Century
Preacher
This parable has to do with you who are professors of Christianity. He called his own servants, those who, by their own consent, were numb…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 25:14
The introduction to this parable is somewhat abrupt; probably it is so tightly associated with the last one that it shares its introduction. Servan…
John Gill
On Matthew 25:14
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 25:14–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ keeps no servants to be idle: they have received their all from Him, and have nothing they can call their own but sin. Our receiving from Ch…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 25:14–30
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Lord tells a parable about the Judgment, in which some are condemned for not keeping the interior spiritual good they had received,…