The primary subject of that discourse is the final judgment. Holy textures, understanding the bible in its own time and in ours, matthew 25. The parable is located in jesus eschatological discourse 24. The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of christs coming.
Matthews presentation of jesus discourse seems to be divided into two major sections, each responding to one of the questions in matthew 24. Matthew chapter 25 verse by verse bible commentary. That we may then be ready to give u our account to him. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. This, in the wise virgins, bespeaks an actual preparation for the bridegrooms coming. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel.
The gospel of matthew chapter fourteen word of jesus ministry came to herod the tetrarch, and matthew tells how herod killed john the baptist 112. Matthew, chapter 14 king james version christian answers. The gospel of matthew chapter twentyfive jesus continued his discourse on the mount of olives with two parables illustrating the need to be prepared and productive. In matthews gospel faithfulness is emulating the ministry of jesus. The mans journey, then, evokes the delay of jesus return, the notorious delay of the parousia. But, as we shall see in verses 2425, the onetalent servant has a very.
Matthew 25 king james version kjv 25 then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Hymn search results search for item read text text not available play midi file. This parable, while closely resembling it, is yet a different one from that of the poundsin luke 19. A rich man delegates the management of his wealth to. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.
If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. Sending his disciples away by boat, jesus dispersed. Chapter 25 this chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world. Matthew 25, new international version niv the bible app. For the kingdom of heaven is as a man the opening sentence in the. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 25. Jesus began his public ministry in this gospel with a lengthy discourse that we call the sermon on the mount chapters 57, and he closes. A rich man delegates the management of his wealth to his servants, much as investors in todays markets do. Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, but the wise took oil. They all arose, and trimmed their lamps, snuffed them and supplied them with oil and went about with all expedition to put themselves in a posture to receive the bridegroom. Studies in the gospel of matthew previous page next page. The final discourse by jesus in matthews gospel began in chapter 24 and continues through all of chapter 25. The whole subject of the gospel of matthew being written in hebrew must remain speculation rather than fact.
Discover the most popular bible verses from the book of matthew in this collection. Matthew is writing this gospel late in the first century when the. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 25. Matthew 25 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references.
Matthew s gospel, with the gospels of luke, john, and mark, is an exalted history of the life of christ. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Study matthew 25 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henry bible commentary verse by verse commentary on the whole bible.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Matthew 25 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. As in previous illustrations, the interpretation relates to those who will be awaiting christs second coming to the earth rather than the rapture of the church. His book is the longest of the four, and some theologians consider it was the first to be recorded. Chapter 25 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
Once there was a man who was about to go on a journey. The parents would give good food to the children to eat. One of jesus most significant parables regarding work is set in the context of investments matt. It is assumed that the jews of jesus day had an early evening and a late evening.
This verse 5 doesnt speak too highly of the church. The first clue is found in the opening verse,for it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property. Does verse belong with verses 112, or with verses 1430. Matthew chapter 25 kjv king james version when the bible talks about the dead in christ will rise first whats being said is that those people who have crucified the flesh.
The parable of the talents is among the most abused texts in the new testament. Following the parable of the ten virgins matthew 25. Matthews presentation of jesus discourse seems to be divided into two major sections, each responding to. This circumstance is designed simply to show more clearly the duty of being ready, matthew 25.
Nov, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This continuity of thought makes the parable of the talents verses 1430 a fitting complement to the preceding parable. Each parable is listed in the book in which it is found in parallel to each gospel. Later they would throw out the food that the children had left. The context the religious authorities were unhappy about jesus before the triumphal entry on palm sunday 21.
That we may then be ready to receive from him our final sentence, and that it may be to eternal life. View matthew 25 in the note window he parable of the ten virgins. Given the summation story of this 25th chapter, where gods coming judgement of the just and. Matthew, chapter 25 king james version christian answers. Jesus teaches that a man going away on a journey lends his capital to three of his servants, with the ostensible purpose that upon his return, he will receive a rate of return on his deposit. Matthew 25 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Lets consider the parable of the talents in matt 25. Matthew presents this chapter as one day in the life of jesus cf. Matthew 14, new international version niv the bible app. But the wise virgins are adequately equipped for their task, and stay awake may mean no more than to be prepared. Many may be, but many, also, will be looking for his coming. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. When the son of man shall come this must be understood of christs coming at the last day, to judge mankind.
The address they all made to answer this summons matthew 25. Matthew is particularly fond of assigning kyrios to jesus as well as to god in the immediate context, see 25. The king comes and his kingdom is rejected matthew 112 the rejection of the kings teaching and ministry matthew 25 the kings trial and crucifixion. Our lord adds another parable to illustrate the gospel dispensation, or its. List of parables this is a complete list of the parables in the bible. By the man is here meant the lord, and by his travelling into a far country is meant his departure out of the world, and on that occasion, as it were, absence. The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech or teaching in this gospel.
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