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Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary (4 vols)

Matthew 25:16-17

Matthew 25:16-17. The Lord's absence represents in general the period between the Ascension and the second coming of the Lord; in the case of individuals, the day of death terminates the period of activity.

Straightway (see Matthew 25:15). Each faithful servant began his activity at once; and each gained a sum equal to that intrusted to him. In the other parable, the gift is the same, the gain varied. Success in official position varies; but the blessing from faithful use of God's spiritual gifts is in direct proportion to those gifts. As applied to us, the talents may be constantly given, as well as constantly gaining.

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