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Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.
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Use It or Lose It
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse illustrates a core kingdom principle: God rewards the faithful use of the gifts He provides. Whether it's faith, understanding, or opportunities, those who actively use what they have will be given more. Conversely, neglecting God-given resources leads to their loss.
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19th Century
Anglican
Take therefore the talent from him — The sentence passed on the slothful servant confirms the view that understands the “talents” …
Baptist
The servant who had gained five talents in addition to his lord’s five was allowed to keep them all, for his master spoke of him which has ten …
The talent entrusted to this wicked servant is taken from him, and the relationship between master and servant is severed. The talent is given to t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take therefore the talent from him This shows it was not special grace, which is intended by the talent; for the gif…
Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Lord tells a parable about the Judgment, in which some are condemned for not keeping the interior spiritual good they had received,…
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