Matthew 25:28
New International Version
“’So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.

New Living Translation
“Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver.

English Standard Version
So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to the one having the ten talents.

King James Bible
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

New King James Version
So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore: take the talent away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’

NASB 1995
‘Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’

NASB 1977
‘Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’

Amplified Bible
So take the talent away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has 10 talents.

American Standard Version
Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.

Contemporary English Version
Then the master said, "Now your money will be taken away and given to the servant with 10,000 coins!

English Revised Version
Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Take the two thousand dollars away from him! Give it to the one who has the ten thousand!

Good News Translation
Now, take the money away from him and give it to the one who has ten thousand coins.

International Standard Version
Then the master said, 'Take the talent from him and give it to the man who has the ten talents,

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.

NET Bible
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten.

New Heart English Bible
Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.

Webster's Bible Translation
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who hath ten talents.

Weymouth New Testament
So take away the talent from him, and give it to the man who has the ten.'

World English Bible
Take away therefore the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Take therefore from him the talent, and give to him having the ten talents,

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to the one having the ten talents.

Young's Literal Translation
'Take therefore from him the talent, and give to him having the ten talents,

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore take the talent away from him, and give him having ten talents.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that hath ten talents.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, take the talent away from him and give it the one who has ten talents.

New American Bible
Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten.

New Revised Standard Version
So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has ten talents.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Take therefore the talent from him and give it to him who has ten talents.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, take from him the talent, and give it to him that has the ten talents.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to the one having ten talents.

Haweis New Testament
Take therefore from him the talent, and give it to him that hath the ten talents.

Mace New Testament
here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten.

Weymouth New Testament
So take away the talent from him, and give it to the man who has the ten.'

Worrell New Testament
Take from him, therefore, the talent, and give it to him who has the ten talents.'

Worsley New Testament
Take ye therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that hath the ten talents;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Talents
27Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. 28Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. 29For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.…

Cross References
Luke 19:24
Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’

Matthew 13:12
Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Mark 4:25
For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”

Luke 8:18
Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

Luke 12:48
But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

John 15:2
He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Romans 11:21-22
For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

1 Corinthians 12:7
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

1 Corinthians 12:11
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.

1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

1 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Proverbs 11:24-25
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.


Treasury of Scripture

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him which has ten talents.

Luke 10:42
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 19:24
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

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1. The parable of the ten virgins,
14. and of the talents.
31. Also the description of the last judgment.














Therefore take the talent from him
This phrase follows the parable of the talents, where a master entrusts his servants with varying amounts of money before going on a journey. The talent, a large sum of money, symbolizes the gifts and responsibilities God gives to individuals. The command to take the talent from the unproductive servant highlights the principle of accountability and stewardship. In biblical context, this reflects the expectation that believers must actively use their God-given abilities for His kingdom. The removal of the talent signifies divine judgment and the consequences of neglecting one's spiritual duties.

and give it to the one who has ten talents.
The redistribution of the talent to the servant with ten talents underscores the principle of reward for faithfulness. This servant, having doubled his initial five talents, exemplifies diligence and effective stewardship. Theologically, this reflects the biblical theme that those who are faithful with little will be entrusted with more (Luke 16:10). It also illustrates the concept of spiritual growth and the multiplication of blessings for those who actively serve God. This action aligns with the broader scriptural narrative of God rewarding those who are faithful and fruitful in their service, as seen in passages like Matthew 13:12 and Luke 19:26.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Master
Represents God or Christ, who entrusts His servants with resources and responsibilities.

2. The Servants
Symbolize believers who are given different amounts of talents (resources, gifts, or opportunities) to manage.

3. The Talents
A measure of wealth in the parable, representing the gifts, abilities, and opportunities God gives to His people.

4. The Faithful Servants
Those who wisely invest and multiply their talents, receiving praise and reward from the master.

5. The Unfaithful Servant
The one who hides his talent out of fear or laziness, resulting in loss and rebuke.
Teaching Points
Stewardship and Responsibility
Believers are entrusted with various gifts and resources. It is our responsibility to use them wisely for God's glory and the benefit of others.

Faithfulness in Small Things
The parable teaches that faithfulness in small responsibilities leads to greater opportunities and rewards.

Consequences of Inaction
Failing to use our God-given talents can lead to loss and missed opportunities for growth and service.

God's Justice and Generosity
God rewards those who are diligent and faithful, demonstrating His justice and generosity.

Encouragement to Serve
This passage encourages believers to actively engage in service, using their unique gifts to contribute to the Kingdom of God.(28) Take therefore the talent from him.--The sentence passed on the slothful servant confirms the view which sees in the "talents" the external opportunities given to a man for the use of his abilities. The abilities themselves cannot be thus transferred; the opportunities can, and often are, even in the approximate working out of the law of retribution which we observe on earth. Here also men give to him that hath, and faithful work is rewarded by openings for work of a higher kind. So, assuming a law, if not of continuity, at least of analogy, to work behind the veil, we may see in our Lord's words that one form of the penalty of the slothful will be to see work which might have been theirs to do, done by those who have been faithful while on earth.

Verse 28. - The sentence on the unprofitable servant follows. It is to be observed that he is punished, not for fraud, theft, malversation, but for omission. He had left undone that which he ought to have done. Take therefore the talent from him. The forfeiture of the talent was just and natural. It was given to him for a special purpose; he had not carried this out; therefore it could be his no longer. A limb unused loses its powers; grace unemployed is withdrawn. God's Spirit will not always strive with man. There comes a time when, if wilfully resisted and not exercised, it ceases to inspire and to influence. Well may we pray, "Take not thy Holy Spirit from us!" Give it, etc. This is done on the principle stated in the next verse and Matthew 13:12. God's work must be done; his gifts are not lost; they are transferred to another who has proved himself worthy of such a charge. As the servant who had the ten talents lied already brought in his account and had received his reward, it seems, at first, difficult to understand how additional work and responsibility should be given to him. But it is the blessedness of Christ's servants that they rejoice in a new trust received, in added opportunities of serving him, whether in this life or in the life to come, and all the increase which they make is their own eternally and augments their joy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

take
Ἄρατε (Arate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

talent
τάλαντον (talanton)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5007: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or 'talent'.

from
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

him
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

give [it]
δότε (dote)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to the [one]
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

who has
ἔχοντι (echonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ten
δέκα (deka)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1176: Ten. A primary number; ten.

talents.
τάλαντα (talanta)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5007: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or 'talent'.


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