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Matthew 25:17

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 25:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In like manner he also that [received] the two gained other two.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In like manner he also that [received] the two gained other two.
Matthew 25:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14For [it is] as [when] a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.
16Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
17In like manner he also that [received] the two gained other two.
18But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord`s money.
19Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.
20And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And likewise he that received two, etc.] Talents, or a lesser measure of ministerial gifts: he also gained other two; he worked and laboured, and traded, in proportion to the gifts he had received; and his improvements and success, under a divine blessing, were answerable.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he also: Gen 18:19; Sa2 19:32; Kg1 18:3, Kg1 18:4; Kg2 4:8-10; Job 29:11-17, Job 31:16-22; Pro 3:9, Pro 3:10; Ecc 11:1-6; Mar 14:3-8; Act 9:36-39, Act 10:2, Act 11:29, Act 11:30; Co2 8:12, Co2 9:11-14; Gal 6:9, Gal 6:10; Eph 5:16; Col 4:17; Ti1 5:10; Ti2 1:16-18; Heb 6:10, Heb 6:11; Pe1 4:10 Matthew 25:18”
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