Matthew 25:14-30
Summary for Matt 25:14-30: 25:14-30 a This parable teaches that the Lord expects his servants to be faithful to the task given to them while waiting for his return. The delay of Christ’s return will cause some to turn to evil deeds (24:48-49 b), some to inactivity (25:3 c), and some to fearful passivity (25:18 d).25:19 e After a long time: This highlights the long delay of Christ’s return (24:45-51 f).
25:21 g See Matt 24:45-51 h; Luke 16:10 i.
• Let’s celebrate together is a metaphor for the Father’s approval and perhaps for the messianic banquet (see Matt 6:1 j, 4 k, 6 l, 18 m; 9:9-17 n).
25:24 o I knew you were ... harsh: A false understanding of his master becomes this servant’s excuse for laziness.
25:29 p God gives abundant grace to those who are faithful with what they have already been given (see 13:12 q).
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