Matthew 25:16

“Then he that had received the five talents, etc.] The largest measure of gifts; an account is first given of him, how he behaved, and conducted in his Lord’s absence, and what use he made of the gifts bestowed upon him: this must be understood, not of a single man, but of that sort of the servants of Christ, who have the greatest ministerial gifts: he went; it denotes immediate application to business, and signifies that such servants went according to their commission, preached the Gospel to every creature, and administered the ordinances to proper subjects; they went directly, as soon as they had their talents; they did not stay to consult with flesh and blood, whether it would be for…”

“The two who had received most employed their money in trade, and by honest industry doubled it before their master returned, representing the conduct of those who make a good improvement of their abilities, and employ them in doing good. return to 'Top of Page'”

“went: Sa2 7:1-3; Ch1 13:1-3, 22:1-26:32, 28:2-21, 29:1-17; Ch2 1:9, Ch2 1:10; Ch2 15:8-15, Ch2 17:3-9, Ch2 19:4-10, Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21, Ch2 33:15, Ch2 33:16, 34:1-35:27; Neh 5:14-19; Isa 23:18, Isa 49:23, Isa 60:5-16; Act 13:36; Rom 15:18, Rom 15:19; Co1 9:16-23, Co1 15:10; Ti1 6:17, Ti1 6:18; Ti2 2:6, Ti2 4:5-8; Plm 1:6, Plm 1:7; Jo3 1:5-8 Matthew 25:17”