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Matthew 25:22

What does Matthew 25:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 25:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 25:22 means

The servant who received two talents likewise came forward and reported that he had gained another two talents. His presentation mirrors that of the first servant, demonstrating the same diligent effort and faithful increase proportionate to what he had received. This reiterates that God evaluates our stewardship based on our faithfulness with what He has given us, regardless of the initial amount. He, too, understood his responsibility to labor with his entrusted resources.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he who had the two talents came and said, Lord, you gave into my care two talents: see, I have got two more.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And he who also did receive the two talents having come, said, Sir, two talents thou didst deliver to me; lo, other two talents I did gain besides them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me. Behold I have gained other two.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he also that had received the two talents came to [him] and said, [My] lord, thou deliveredst me two talents; behold, I have gained two other talents besides them.

Context

This verse presents the second servant's report, immediately following the master's commendation of the first servant. Just like the first, he presents an account of doubled talents, reinforcing the theme of faithful and productive stewardship. This consistent positive outcome further solidifies the master's definition of good service and continues to build the argument for diligent use of talents before the stark contrast with the third servant's account.

v.21His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

v.22This passage

v.23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:7

    But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:1

    Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

  • Luke 19:18

    And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

  • Romans 12:6

    And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

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