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Themes in Matthew 25

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Themes in Matthew 25

Matthew 25:1 (show verse)

"At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Bridegroom » Parable of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom » Of heaven
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:2 (show verse)

Now five of them were foolish, and five were wise,

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:3 (show verse)

because when the foolish ones took their lamps, they didn't take any oil with them.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Lighted with oil
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Oil » For lamps
Oil » Used » For lamps
Oil » For domestic use
Olive oil » For lamps
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Prudence » Necessity for--illustrated
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Illuminating
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:4 (show verse)

But the wise ones took flasks of oil with their lamps.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Illuminating
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:5 (show verse)

Since the groom was late, all of them became sleepy and lay down.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:6 (show verse)

But at midnight there came a shout: "The groom is here! Come out to meet him!'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Bridegroom » Parable of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:7 (show verse)

Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:8 (show verse)

"But the foolish ones told the wise, "Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out!'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Lighted with oil
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:9 (show verse)

"But the wise ones replied, "No! There will never be enough for us and for you. You'd better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Prudence » Necessity for--illustrated
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:10 (show verse)

"While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Door » Figurative » Closed
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lost » Opportunity » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
Marriage » Figurative of God's union with the church
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Readiness » For the future
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:11 (show verse)

Later, the other bridesmaids arrived and said, "Lord, lord, open up for us!'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:12 (show verse)

"But he replied, "I tell all of you with certainty, I don't know you!'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rejection of, by God
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:13 (show verse)

So keep on watching, because you don't know the day or the hour."

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The uncertainty of the time of
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:14 (show verse)

"Similarly, it is like a man going on a trip, who called his servants and turned his money over to them.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Missionaries » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » The diversity of gifts
Travelers » Of distinction » Before setting out gave employment, &c to their servants
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:15 (show verse)

To one man he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, based on their ability. Then he went on his trip.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Endowments » Diversity of
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
Gifts » From God » Diversity of
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » The diversity of gifts
Talent » Value of » Parables of the
Talents » Parable of
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:16 (show verse)

"The one who received five talents went out at once and invested them and earned five more.

Commerce » Called » Trade
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:17 (show verse)

In the same way, the one who had two talents earned two more.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:18 (show verse)

But the one who received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and buried his master's money.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Idleness and sloth » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:19 (show verse)

"After a long time, the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:20 (show verse)

The one who had received five talents came up and brought five more talents. "Master,' he said, "you gave me five talents. See, I've earned five more talents.'

Gifts » From God » To be cultivated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:21 (show verse)

"His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'

Faithfulness » Blessedness of, illustrated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Joy » Shall be the final reward of saints at the judgment-day
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
Righteous » Compared with » Good servants
compared to Saints » Good servants
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:22 (show verse)

"The one with two talents also came forward and said, "Master, you gave me two talents. See, I've earned two more talents.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:23 (show verse)

"His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Faithfulness » Blessedness of, illustrated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Reward » For spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:24 (show verse)

"Then the one who had received one talent came forward and said, "Master, I knew that you were a hard man, harvesting where you haven't planted and gathering where you haven't scattered any seed.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » The hardness of the master
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Unfaithfulness » Of men, warnings concerning
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:25 (show verse)

Since I was afraid, I went off and hid your talent in the ground. Here, take what's yours!'

Matthew 25:26 (show verse)

"His master answered him, "You evil and lazy servant! So you knew that I harvested where I haven't planted and gathered where I haven't scattered any seed?

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Idleness and sloth » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For investment - by the one-talented man
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Ezra rebukes the people
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Ezra rebukes the people
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Titles and names of the wicked » Wicked servants
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:27 (show verse)

Then you should've invested my money with the bankers. When I returned, I would've received my money back with interest.'

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For investment - by the one-talented man
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Usury or interest » Illustrative of the improvement of talents received from God
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:28 (show verse)

Then the master said, "Take the talent from him and give it to the man who has the ten talents,

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Talent » Value of » Parables of the
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:29 (show verse)

because to everyone who has something, more will be given, and he'll have more than enough. But from the person who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:30 (show verse)

Throw this useless servant into the darkness outside! In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'"

Character » Of the wicked » Unprofitable
Character of the wicked » Unprofitable
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
eternal Death » Described as » outer darkness,
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Gnashing of teeth » In disappointment
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Sorrow » Of the lost
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
Titles and names of the wicked » Unprofitable servants
Weeping » In destruction

Matthew 25:31 (show verse)

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels are with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at the judgment
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at his second coming
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming
Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns
Angels » Nature » Holy
Angels » Are holy
Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Glory of Christ » As judge
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Shall take place at the coming of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future, shall be awarded by Christ
Punishment of the The Wicked » Consummated at the day of judgment
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Accompanied by angels
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Himself
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » In his own glory
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
the future » The last judgment » General references to
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Matthew 25:32 (show verse)

All the nations will be assembled in front of him, and he will cull them out, one from another, like a shepherd separates sheep from goats.

Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Last, the » Universal
Judgment » Shall be held upon » All nations
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Names » Of the wicked » Goats
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Final separation of the righteous and the wicked
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
Shepherd » Keeps the sheep and goats apart
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
the future » The last judgment » General references to
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Universal » Blessing, possible » Judgment
Wicked people » Compared with » Goats
Wicked, the, are compared to » Goats

Matthew 25:33 (show verse)

He will put the sheep on his right but the goats on his left.

Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Glory of Christ » As judge
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
God » Remember » Sheep of
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Righteous » Compared with » Sheep
compared to Saints » Sheep
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
God's Sheep » God's people are his sheep

Matthew 25:34 (show verse)

"Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who have been blessed by my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,

Abundant salvation » Receive a royal welcome in heaven
Afflicted » Duty to the
the Blessed » Saints at the judgment-day
Jesus Christ, King » Declared by himself
Duty » Of man to man
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Sympathetic service
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom
Salvation » Abundant » Receive a royal welcome in heaven
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Titles and names of saints » Blessed of the father
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:35 (show verse)

because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Of man to man
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Sympathetic service
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Relieving strangers
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Ministering to the wants of others
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Test » It will be applied in determining man's final destiny
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:36 (show verse)

I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Christian conduct » Visiting the afflicted
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Of man to man
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Clothing the naked
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Prisons » Persons confined in » Sometimes allowed to be visited by their friends
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Test » It will be applied in determining man's final destiny
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Sickness » Saints » Visit those in
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Visitation of sick
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Visitation of the sick
Visitation » Of the sick
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:37 (show verse)

"Then the righteous will say to him, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and give you something to eat, or thirsty and give you something to drink?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Unworthiness » Felt » By the righteous
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:38 (show verse)

When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or see you naked and clothe you?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Unrealized » Of the righteous
Unrealized service » Of the righteous
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:39 (show verse)

When did we see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:40 (show verse)

The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Duty » Of man to man
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Love to Christ » Manifested in » Ministering to him
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:41 (show verse)

"Then he will say to those on his left, "Get away from me, you who are accursed, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the Devil and his angels!

Afflicted » Duty to the
Angel (a spirit) » Fallen
Angels » Fallen
Anger of God » Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Condemnation » The sentence of God against sin
Curses » Those that are cursed
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
eternal Death » The portion of the wicked
eternal Death » Described as » Society with the devil, &c
Demons » Punishment of
Destiny » Of evil spirits
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down to the pit of hell
Duty » Of man to man
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Evil » Confess Christ » Spirits, destiny of
Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
Fire » Punishment of the wicked shall be in
Hell » Described as » Everlasting fire
Hell » Prepared for the devil, &c
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » The wicked shall be condemned in
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future, shall be awarded by Christ
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Everlasting fire
Separation » Who the lord will separate
The Devil » The wicked » Punished, together with
The Devil » Everlasting fire is prepared for
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Matthew 25:42 (show verse)

Here's why: I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
God's Flock » Starving the
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate

Matthew 25:43 (show verse)

I was a stranger, and you didn't welcome me. I was naked, and you didn't clothe me. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » Of man to man
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Mercy » Neglect of
Neglect » Of mercy and help
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Selfishness » Different forms of » Neglect of the needy and suffering
Separation » Who the lord will separate
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Sickness » Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ
Sickness » The wicked » Visit not those in
Social selfishness » Different forms of » Neglect of the needy and suffering

Matthew 25:44 (show verse)

"Then they will reply, "Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or as a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn't help you?'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » No need discovered
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate

Matthew 25:45 (show verse)

Then he will say to them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you didn't do it for one of the least important of these, you didn't do it for me.'

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Error » Sins » Of omission
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » No need discovered
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by

Matthew 25:46 (show verse)

These people will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."

Banishment » Future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
eternal Death » The portion of the wicked
eternal Death » Is called » Everlasting punishment
Duty » Of man to man
Eternal » Punishment » Future
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Hell » Described as » Everlasting punishment
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Final punishment of the wicked will succeed
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Life » Eternal » General references to
Eternal life » General references to
Eternal life » Saints » Shall go into
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Punishment » Future punishment
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Punishment of the The Wicked » Consummated at the day of judgment
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Final separation of the righteous and the wicked
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sin » Punishment of » Future
the future » Greek, hades hebrew, sheol » Future
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God