Matthew 25:21

“His Lord said unto him, well done, etc.] Gospel ministers do not say so to themselves; they know they can do nothing well of themselves, and when they have done all they can, they own they are but unprofitable servants; they acknowledge all they do is owing to the grace of God, and strength of Christ, and that no praise is due to them; nor do they expect or seek for such eulogies from men: but this is said, to show how acceptable a diligent laborious ministry is to Christ, and to encourage industry in the preachers of the word, whose works will follow them, though not go before them: thou good and faithful servant: such may be said to be good, who have the grace of God implanted in them,…”

“Ruler over many things - I will promote thee to greater honors and to more important trusts. Joy of thy lord - In the meantime share the pleasures and enjoyments of his palace; be his companion, and receive the rewards which he has promised thee. “The joy of his lord” may mean either the festivals and rejoicings at his return, or the rewards which his lord had prepared for his faithful servants. Applied to Christians, it means that they who rightly improve their talents will, at the return of Christ, be promoted to great honors in heaven, and be partakers of the joys of their Lord in the world of glory. See Matthew 25:34; also 1 John 2:28. return to 'Top of Page'”

“25:21 See Matt 24:45-51; Luke 16:10. • Let’s celebrate together is a metaphor for the Father’s approval and perhaps for the messianic banquet (see Matt 6:1, 4, 6, 18; 9:9-17).”

“Well: Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21; Luk 16:10; Rom 2:29; Co1 4:5; Co2 5:9, Co2 10:18; Pe1 1:7 I will: Mat 25:34-40, Mat 25:46, Mat 10:40-42, Mat 24:47; Luk 12:44, Luk 22:28-30; Rev 2:10, Rev 2:26-28, Rev 3:21; Rev 21:7 enter: Mat 25:23; Psa 16:10, Psa 16:11; Joh 12:26, Joh 14:3, Joh 17:24; Phi 1:23; Ti2 2:12; Heb 12:2; Pe1 1:8; Rev 7:17 Matthew 25:22”