Matthew 25:29

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Unto

Shall be taken

General references

Mark 4:25

Bible References

Unto

for to him that uses what he has, shall be given, and he shall have abundantly: but from him that uses it not, shall be taken away, even what he hath.

for he that makes use of what he has shall have more, but he that does not, shall be stript of what he has.

improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses.

I advise you in like manner to lay out your fallacious treasure in acts of charity, that when you die, they may secure to you everlasting habitations.

but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds:

every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he takes away: as for the branch that bears fruit, he prunes it clean, to make it more fruitful.

Shall be taken

they answered, he will give those wretches no quarter, and will let out his vineyard to such as shall duly account for the profits thereof.

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.

if we let him go on at this rate, all will believe on him; and the Romans will come, and destroy both our temple and nation.

remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place except thou repent.

General references

for he that makes use of what he has shall have more, but he that does not, shall be stript of what he has.