Matthew 25:16

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 25:16

BSB

The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.

AKJV

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

CPDV

Then he who had received five talents went out, and he made use of these, and he gained another five.

ERV

Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.

NHEB

Immediately the one who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.

SMT

And he having received five talents, having gone, worked with them, and he made other five talents.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 25:16

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Commentary for Matthew 25:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 25:16

Summary

Diligent servant doubles his allocation through trading

Event

First servant gains five talents

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD