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Matthew
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But after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them.
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However, His reference extends beyond the tenants and the vineyard; it applies to all workers universally, as He is addressing not just the leaders and the Jews, but all people. Those who return the funds genuinely acknowledge what they have acquired and the gifts they have received from the Lord. One states, \\"Sir, five talents thou hast given me\\" (Matthew 25:20), while another claims two. Through this acknowledgment, they indicate that He has enabled them to gain profit, and they express their gratitude, attributing all success to Him."},{"author-name":"Gregory the Great","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88c2b032f5f6e5effaa54_Gregory%20the%20Great.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":6,"exegesis-text":"The Master who entrusted His servants with gifts will return to seek a reckoning, for He who abundantly imparts spiritual blessings will scrutinize all during His judgment. He will consider what each has received and will assess how well each individual has utilized those gifts."},{"author-name":"Anastasios the Sinaite","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c888f268caf48c19182221_Anastasios%20the%20Sinaite.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":7,"exegesis-text":"What is the talent mentioned by the Lord that will be stripped from the unfaithful servant at the end and given to the one who has wisely managed the five talents (Matthew 25:14-30)? Response: Some interpret this talent as the Holy Spirit, which is bestowed through the Sacrament of Baptism. However, I would contest that the one who received the five talents also possessed the Holy Spirit and did not require an additional measure of it. Generally, this parable illustrates that God often bestows certain gifts of healing and of teaching from the inspired Scriptures even upon the unworthy and outsiders, so that they, feeling the weight of their unworthiness, might be led toward righteousness. Yet, many of these individuals, in their deceitfulness and misunderstanding of God’s providence, become blinded by pride, mistakenly believing their gifts are a sign of their own righteousness. Thus, they risk eternal separation in Gehenna, having lost such blessings."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Eventually, the one who has entrusted his silver—representing either divine teachings, since ‘the words of the Lord are molten silver’ (Psalm 11:7), or some other blessing that enhances and honors the individual who possesses it—returns to seek an account of what has been given."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He will return, specifically at the time of His Second Advent; thus, He stated: after many occurrences. This signifies that He requires an accounting."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"At the time of the Lord's second coming, when our Lord Jesus Christ returns to judge both the living and the dead, He will engage in this solemn examination with every individual and assess the actions of each person individually. The parable of the debtor who owed a thousand talents illustrates this same judgment: “the kingdom of heaven is likened to a man who is a king, who wants to settle accounts with his servants” (Matthew 18:23)."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Finally, the Master of the servants returned and sought an account from them. The diligent and trustworthy servants approached their Master with joy. The one who had received five talents presented the additional five talents he had gained through his hard work and dedication, saying, “Lord, you entrusted me with five talents; here are the other five talents I have earned.”"},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"\\"Finally\\": this signifies that the return of Christ would not occur as quickly as the disciples had initially believed (Matt. 24:3). - \\"Requires an account\\": this reflects the expectation of an evaluation given to the servants, to either commend or discipline them based on their actions. \\"The other five talents are the other two talents\\": within the parable, the total gained is mentioned to match the initial amount allotted, ensuring clarity in the numbers. However, in actual life, it is not always the case; one may gain more or less, provided there is gain, and the reward will undoubtedly follow whatever has been obtained. The most troubling outcome is to gain nothing at all, to conceal the talent, and to fail to use it for personal growth and the benefit of others."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"A righteous God does not require anything beyond man’s capability; He has endowed humanity with various talents and resources to fulfill His purpose, and He does not expect much from those to whom little has been given. However, when seeking God’s mercy, we must not use our lack of wealth or extraordinary gifts as an excuse for inaction. For those who possess little, they will be held to a lesser account; yet, if they stand before the Judgment without any good works, no matter how minor, they will still be accountable. The example of the poor widow, who contributed her last two pennies to the treasury, illustrates this point; she did not let her poverty deter her, but gave all she had, and according to Jesus’ observation, she contributed more than all the rich. Her small offerings, repeated in various acts of kindness, created a treasure trove of small deeds that will open the gates of Heaven for her.\\n\\nThese ideas are poignantly illustrated in the parable of the talents. In biblical times, a talent represented a significant monetary value. In this parable, the talent symbolizes the spiritual gifts and material blessings bestowed by God upon individuals—everything entrusted to humanity to be utilized not only for personal benefit but also for the welfare of others. \\n\\nA wealthy man, preparing for a journey to a distant land, entrusted his property to his servants, distributing talents in accordance with their abilities: five talents to one, two to another, and one to the last, then departed. The servants who received five and two talents actively engaged in commerce and managed to double their master's estate by the time of his return. Conversely, the servant who received one talent believed his endowment was too meager to merit further effort; concerned about the strictness of his master, he chose to bury the talent rather than risk losing it.\\n\\nAfter a considerable period, the master returned to settle accounts with his servants. The servant given five talents approached him, saying: \\"You entrusted me with five talents; I have gained five more.\\" The master commended him, calling him a good and faithful servant, promised him a significant reward, and invited him to share in his joy. Similarly, the servant who received two talents reported, \\"You gave me two talents; I have multiplied them to four.\\" He too received the same commendation and reward as the first servant."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Human existence typically concludes in this manner, ensuring that all individuals are accountable for their actions."}]}
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