Matthew 25:19

“After a long time, the Lord of these servants cometh, etc.] Either in a providential way, by a fit of illness, or in a time of persecution, and awakens the conscience, and calls them to give an account of their stewardship; or by death, when their trading or working time is over, and they become accountable for their whole conduct, throughout their ministrations; or rather, at the last judgment, when all must appear before the judge of quick and dead, ministers as well as others, and give an account of their gifts, and the use of them, to their Lord, from whom they have received them, and whose servants they profess to be. Which coming of his is after a long time; for seventeen hundred years…”

“After a long time ... - By the return of the lord of those servants to reckon with them is denoted the return of Christ to call people to an account for the manner in which they have improved their talents. See Romans 14:12; 2Co 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31. Reckon with them - To reckon is to settle accounts. Here it means to inquire into their faithfulness, and to reward or punish them accordingly. return to 'Top of Page'”

“25:19 After a long time: This highlights the long delay of Christ’s return (24:45-51).”

“a long: Mat 25:5, Mat 24:48 reckoneth: Mat 18:23, Mat 18:24; Luk 16:1, Luk 16:2, Luk 16:19-31; Rom 14:7-12; Co1 3:12-15; Co2 5:10; Jam 3:1 Matthew 25:20”