Matthew 25:28
What does Matthew 25:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 25:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 25:28 means
The master commanded that the single talent be taken from the unprofitable servant and given to the one who had ten talents. This action illustrates the principle that those who are faithful and productive with what they have will be given more, while those who are unfaithful will lose even what they possessed. It's a demonstration of divine justice and an example of how spiritual opportunities and responsibilities can be reallocated based on proven faithfulness, reinforcing the importance of diligent stewardship.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Take away, then, his talent and give it to him who has the ten talents.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Take therefore from him the talent, and give to him having the ten talents,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Take ye away therefore the talent from him and give it him that hath ten talents.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten talents:
Context
This verse details the master's first command of judgment against the unprofitable servant, directly following his condemnation in verses 26-27. The act of taking the talent and giving it to the most productive servant illustrates a core principle of divine administration. This redistribution immediately precedes the articulation of a broader spiritual principle in the next verse, showing the practical outworking of God's justice in regard to stewardship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 10:42
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
- Luke 19:24
And he said unto them that stood by, Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds.
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